Shahina Rahim Merchant, MHS, PA -C - Medicare Physician Assistant in Ephrata, PA

Shahina Rahim Merchant, MHS, PA -C is a medicare enrolled "Physician Assistant - Medical" in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. She graduated from nursing school in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physician Assistant. She is a member of the group practice Healthtexas Provider Network and her current practice location is 169 Martin Ave, Ephrata, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (717) 721-4740.

Shahina Rahim Merchant is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MA054829) 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 1316243207.

Contact Information

Shahina Rahim Merchant, MHS, PA -C
169 Martin Ave,
Ephrata, PA 17522-1724
(717) 721-4740
(717) 738-6872

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Provider's Profile

Full NameShahina Rahim Merchant
GenderFemale
SpecialityPhysician Assistant
Experience14 Years
Location169 Martin Ave, Ephrata, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Shahina Rahim Merchant graduated from nursing school in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316243207
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/10/2011
  • Last Update Date: 04/05/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1658541800
  • Enrollment ID: I20171214001341

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Shahina Rahim Merchant such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316243207NPI-NPPES
P01372052OtherPARAILROAD MEDICARE
2686821OtherPAHIGHMARK BLUE SHIELD - FREEDOM BLUE
1604869OtherPAGATEWAY MEDICARE ASSURED
1604869OtherPAGATEWAY HEALTH PLAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363A00000XPhysician Assistant MA054829 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
363AM0700XPhysician Assistant - Medical MA054829 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center MckinneyMc kinney, TXHospital
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - PlanoPlano, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Healthtexas Provider Network13552542101844

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. Shahina Rahim Merchant 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
Shahina Rahim Merchant, MHS, PA -C
3421 Concord Rd,
York, PA 17402-9001

Ph: (717) 721-4740
Shahina Rahim Merchant, MHS, PA -C
169 Martin Ave,
Ephrata, PA 17522-1724

Ph: (717) 721-4740

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