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Dr. Lena Shah, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in Arlington Heights, IL · enumerated 2008.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1285881144

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Lena Shah
Credential MD
Sex Female
Practice address 1100 W Central Rd, Suite 205, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005
Phone (847) 253-4040
Fax (847) 398-2667
Enumeration date Aug 22, 2008
Last updated in NPPES Jan 5, 2023

Taxonomy & licenses

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 01071448A (IN) Secondary
207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 036.130693 (IL) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Lena Shah?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Lena Shah is 1285881144, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Lena Shah practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Arlington Heights, IL. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2023-01-05.