Shirin Amlani Poonja, D.O
Shirin Amlani Poonja, D.O has practiced hospitalist for 18+ years, working in group practice. She has been in practice for 18+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
Older · 1840dNPPES updated 2021-04-22 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better58.14%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+53 pts)
58.14% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
51
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
13
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
43
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — 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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 21, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
18 years in practice
Experienced
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Taxonomy: 208M00000X
Virtual Hospitalist Care With Shirin Amlani Poonja
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shirin Amlani Poonja for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Maywood 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 Shirin Amlani Poonja
Dr. Poonja is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Maywood, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (708) 216-9000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Shirin Amlani Poonja
Practice Location
2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153-3328
Mailing Address
2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153-3328
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