Rizwan Shaikh, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in New Orleans, LA

Rizwan Shaikh, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in New Orleans, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Eye Associates Of New Mexico Ltd and his current practice location is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 842-3995.

Rizwan Shaikh is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 312342) 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 1154736791.

Contact Information

Rizwan Shaikh, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-3995
(504) 842-2292

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRizwan Shaikh
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience11 Years
Location1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, Louisiana
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:
  • Rizwan Shaikh graduated from medical school in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154736791
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/23/2014
  • Last Update Date: 08/01/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567752520
  • Enrollment ID: I20210512003340

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Rizwan Shaikh such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154736791NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology BP10058242 (Texas)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 312342 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lovelace Medical CenterAlbuquerque, NMHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye Associates Of New Mexico Ltd448664361658

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. Rizwan Shaikh allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEye Associates Of New Mexico Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104868520
PECOS PAC ID: 4486643616
Enrollment ID: O20040511001422

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. Rizwan Shaikh 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
Rizwan Shaikh, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4000
Rizwan Shaikh, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121

Ph: (504) 842-3995

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