Shaminder Mohan Gupta, M.D.
Shaminder Mohan Gupta is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Houma, LA with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Shaminder Mohan Gupta, M.D. has been part of the Houma medical community since 2005 in group practice. He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1998 and has 28+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 29% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1990 Industrial Blvd, Houma, LA 70363-7055
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.7%
Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
271
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
133
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
939
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $485k
Percentile rankings compared against 231 reporting peers in Louisiana.
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, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$446 received from industry
13 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Shaminder Mohan Gupta's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1998
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Board certified · Nov 29, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
28 years in practice
Experienced
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Education & Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (Class of 1998)
Mailing address
1990 Industrial Blvd Ste W480, Houma, LA 70363-7055
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Shaminder Mohan Gupta
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shaminder Mohan Gupta for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Houma 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 Shaminder Mohan Gupta
Dr. Gupta is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Houma, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (985) 868-9300.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Shaminder Mohan Gupta
Practice Location
1990 Industrial Blvd, Houma, LA 70363-7055
Mailing Address
1990 Industrial Blvd Ste W480, Houma, LA 70363-7055
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