ZAID A. SHAKIR M.D. – NPI #1538450952
Internal Medicine

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ZAID SHAKIR is a physician located in BALTIMORE, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1538450952 to ZAID SHAKIR on April 20, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0200X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Nov 27, 2019. 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 ZAID SHAKIR below.

NPI Profile for
ZAID A. SHAKIR

NPI Number
1538450952
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ZAID A. SHAKIR
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
201 E UNIVERSITY PKWY DEPT OF
BALTIMORE, MD 21218
Phone: (410) 554-2284 Fax: (410) 554-2184
2 Other location(s):
85 E US Highway 6
Valparaiso, IN 46383-8947
Phone: (219) 464-9054
Fax: (219) 465-1749
201 E University Pkwy Dept Of
Baltimore, MD 21218
Phone: (410) 554-2284
Fax: (410) 554-2184
Mailing address
444 N NORTHWEST HWY STE 206
PARK RIDGE, IL 60068-3271
Phone: (847) 653-6184 Fax: (847) 696-7932
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for ZAID SHAKIR

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDIL036137870
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
207RC0200X
- Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine (Primary)		 IN 01083122A
207RP1001X
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease		 IL 036137870

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

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
ZAID SHAKIR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTHWEST HEALTH - PORTER
      85 EAST US HWY 6
      VALPARAISO, IN 46383
    • NORTHWEST HEALTH-LA PORTE
      1331 STATE STREET
      LA PORTE, IN 46350

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