Abubaker A Elshaikh, MD - Medicare Pathology in Chattanooga, TN

Abubaker A Elshaikh, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He graduated from medical school in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Associated Pathologists Llc, Associated Pathologists Llc and his current practice location is 975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 778-7000.

Abubaker A Elshaikh is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 65982) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1083000285.

Contact Information

Abubaker A Elshaikh, MD
975 E 3rd St,
Chattanooga, TN 37403-2173
(423) 778-7000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameAbubaker A Elshaikh
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience15 Years
Location975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Abubaker A Elshaikh graduated from medical school in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083000285
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/14/2015
  • Last Update Date: 07/13/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840525705
  • Enrollment ID: I20220719002274

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Abubaker A Elshaikh such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083000285NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0101XPathology - Anatomic Pathology 4301116374 (Michigan)Secondary
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 4301116374 (Michigan)Secondary
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 65982 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Erlanger Medical CenterChattanooga, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Associated Pathologists Llc064816754497
Associated Pathologists Llc064816754497

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Abubaker A Elshaikh allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAssociated Pathologists Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003863580
PECOS PAC ID: 0648167544
Enrollment ID: O20040304000200

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Abubaker A Elshaikh is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Abubaker A Elshaikh, MD
1010 Airpark Center Dr,
Nashville, TN 37217-5200

Ph: (615) 221-4400
Abubaker A Elshaikh, MD
975 E 3rd St,
Chattanooga, TN 37403-2173

Ph: (423) 778-7000

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