ASIM SHUJA M.D. – NPI #1689938938
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ASIM SHUJA is a physician located in CHICAGO, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1689938938 to ASIM SHUJA on July 02, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RG0100X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Jan 18, 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 ASIM SHUJA below.

NPI Profile for
ASIM SHUJA

NPI Number
1689938938
Enumeration Date

(about 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ASIM SHUJA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
ASIM SHUJA
840 S WOOD STREET, SUITE 718E CSB, MC 716
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 996-6652 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
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
207RG0100X
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology (Primary)		 FL TRN21544
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 MA 253082

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
ASIM SHUJA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS HOSPITAL
      1740 WEST TAYLOR ST SUITE 1400
      CHICAGO, IL 60612

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