BASHEER A. SHAKIR MD – NPI #1932361680
Neurological Surgery

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Neurological Surgery

BASHEER SHAKIR is a neurological surgeon located in ATLANTA, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1932361680 to BASHEER SHAKIR on June 25, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207T00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Neurological Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Oct 31, 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 BASHEER SHAKIR below.

NPI Profile for
BASHEER A. SHAKIR

NPI Number
1932361680
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BASHEER A. SHAKIR
Credentials
MD
Primary location
285 BOULEVARD NE STE 415
ATLANTA, GA 30312
Phone: (404) 265-4400 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
1120 15th St
Augusta, GA 30912-0004
Phone: (706) 721-3052
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
207T00000X
- Neurological Surgery (Primary)		 GA 002976

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
285 BOULEVARD NE STE 415,
ATLANTA, GA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2008
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
BASHEER SHAKIR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • WELLSTAR KENNESTONE HOSPITAL
      677 CHURCH STREET
      MARIETTA, GA 30060
    • WELLSTAR NORTH FULTON HOSPITAL
      3000 HOSPITAL BOULEVARD
      ROSWELL, GA 30076
  • LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITAL
    • WELLSTAR WINDY HILL HOSPITAL
      2540 WINDY HILL ROAD
      MARIETTA, GA 30067

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