Dr Fariha Sheikh, MD - Medicare Critical Care (intensivists) in Newark, NJ

Dr Fariha Sheikh, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Newark, New Jersey. She graduated from medical school in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Critical Care (intensivists). She is a member of the group practice University Physician Associates Of New Jersey Inc and her current practice location is 150 Bergen St, Newark, New Jersey. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (973) 972-4300.

Dr Fariha Sheikh is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME115669) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1912225137.

Contact Information

Dr Fariha Sheikh, MD
150 Bergen St,
Newark, NJ 07103-2496
(973) 972-4300
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Fariha Sheikh
GenderFemale
SpecialityCritical Care (intensivists)
Experience15 Years
Location150 Bergen St, Newark, New Jersey
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Fariha Sheikh graduated from medical school in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912225137
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/12/2010
  • Last Update Date: 08/26/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466673413
  • Enrollment ID: I20191104002659

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Fariha Sheikh such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912225137NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery ME115669 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Saint Barnabas Medical CenterLivingston, NJHospital
The University HospitalNewark, NJHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Physician Associates Of New Jersey Inc9830003417241

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. Dr Fariha Sheikh allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Physician Associates Of New Jersey Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639189236
PECOS PAC ID: 9830003417
Enrollment ID: O20040301000906

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. Dr Fariha Sheikh 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
Dr Fariha Sheikh, MD
150 Bergen St,
Newark, NJ 07103-2496

Ph: (973) 972-4300
Dr Fariha Sheikh, MD
150 Bergen St,
Newark, NJ 07103-2496

Ph: (973) 972-4300

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