SHAHID I. BABAR M.D. – NPI #1720077381
Internal Medicine
An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
SHAHID BABAR is a physician located in LANCASTER, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1720077381 to SHAHID BABAR on October 17, 2005. 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 207RG0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine
The NPI profile was last updated on Jul 08, 2025. 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 SHAHID BABAR below.
NPI Profile for
SHAHID I. BABAR
(more than 20 years ago)
LANCASTER, PA 17602-2250 Phone: (717) 544-8144 Fax: (717) 544-8140
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Identifiers for SHAHID BABAR
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | AETNA HMO | PA | 1113758 |
| other | AETNA NON-HMO | PA | 7183661 |
| other | CAPITAL BLUE CROSS | PA | 50042428 |
| other | GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN | PA | P006153 |
| other | GEISINGER HEALTH PLAN | PA | 100431 S1QA |
| other | HEALTH ASSURANCE | PA | I10180 |
| other | HIGHMARK BLUE SHIELD | PA | 1619042 |
| other | RAILROAD MEDICARE | PA | P00224717 |
| medicaid | PA | 1010234140002 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207RG0300X - Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine (Primary) |
PA | MD423636 |
| 207R00000X - Internal Medicine |
PA | MD423636 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
SHAHID BABAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- LANCASTER GENERAL HOSPITAL555 NORTH DUKE STREET
LANCASTER, PA 17602
- LANCASTER GENERAL HOSPITAL555 NORTH DUKE STREET
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