AIJAZ A. SHAIKH MD – NPI #1275941841
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

AIJAZ SHAIKH is a physician located in BUFFALO, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1275941841 to AIJAZ SHAIKH on July 28, 2014. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Oct 03, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for AIJAZ SHAIKH below.

NPI Profile for
AIJAZ A. SHAIKH

NPI Number
1275941841
Enumeration Date

(about 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
AIJAZ A. SHAIKH
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1315 JEFFERSON AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14208-2102
Phone: (716) 332-3797 Fax: (716) 701-6854
Mailing address
77 GOODELL ST
SECOND FLOOR
BUFFALO, NY 14203-1243
Phone: (716) 701-6881 Fax: (716) 845-6699
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 NY 290499

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
AIJAZ SHAIKH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • OLEAN GENERAL HOSPITAL
      515 MAIN STREET
      OLEAN, NY 14760
    • UPMC COLE
      1001 EAST SECOND STREET
      COUDERSPORT, PA 16915

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