Saeed A Shah, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Saeed A Shah is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Montgomery, AL with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 47 years in psychiatry & neurology, Saeed a Shah, MD is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Montgomery. With 47+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Montgomery area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, schizophrenia, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 30% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
5906 Carmichael Place, Montgomery, AL 36117
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.5%
Alabama avg: 84.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
174
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
455
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,090
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.79M
Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Schizophrenia, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$16.4k received from industry
35 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Saeed a Shah's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.43 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
47 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Mailing address
2868 Acton Road, Birmingham, AL 35243
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 030083
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Saeed a Shah
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Saeed a Shah for blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Montgomery required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Saeed a Shah
NPI records show Dr. Shah as active with telehealth listed in Montgomery, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (334) 409-9090.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Saeed a Shah
Practice Location
5906 Carmichael Place, Montgomery, AL 36117
Mailing Address
2868 Acton Road, Birmingham, AL 35243
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