SHEIKH J. ISLAM MD – NPI #1407301898
Hospitalist

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Hospitalist

SHEIKH ISLAM is a hospitalist located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1407301898 to SHEIKH ISLAM on August 16, 2016. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208M00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Hospitalist.

The NPI profile was last updated on Feb 12, 2026. 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 SHEIKH ISLAM below.

NPI Profile for
SHEIKH J. ISLAM

NPI Number
1407301898
Enumeration Date

(about 10 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SHEIKH J. ISLAM
Credentials
MD
Primary location
7600 BEECHNUT ST FL 8
HOUSTON, TX 77074-4302
Phone: (713) 456-5686 Fax:
3 Other location(s):
101 Hospital Rd
Patchogue, NY 11772-4870
Phone: (631) 654-7100
4192A Bolivar Rd
Wellsville, NY 14895-9325
Phone: (347) 210-7386
3 Hermann Museum Circle Dr Apt 4410
Houston, TX 77004-7968
Phone: (347) 210-7386
Mailing address
920 FROSTWOOD DR STE 2.300
HOUSTON, TX 77024-2314
Phone: (713) 456-5686 Fax: (713) 456-6836
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 12, 2026

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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
208M00000X
- Hospitalist (Primary)		 TX T1734
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 FL ME151984

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
SHEIKH ISLAM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CAYUGA MEDICAL CENTER AT ITHACA
      101 DATES DRIVE
      ITHACA, NY 14850
    • JONES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      191 NORTH MAIN STREET
      WELLSVILLE, NY 14895
    • SOUTH TEXAS SPINE AND SURGICAL HOSPITAL
      18600 NORTH HARDY OAK BLVD
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258
    • SOUTH TEXAS SURGICAL HOSPITAL
      6130 PARKWAY DRIVE
      CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78414
    • ST ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER
      2209 GENESEE STREET
      UTICA, NY 13501
  • NURSING HOME
    • CAYUGA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
      1229 TRUMANSBURG ROAD
      ITHACA, NY 14850
    • COBBLE HILL HEALTH CENTER INC
      380 HENRY STREET
      BROOKLYN, NY 11201
    • HIGHLAND PARK REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
      160 SENECA ST
      WELLSVILLE, NY 14895
    • OAK HILL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE CENTER
      602 HUDSON ST
      ITHACA, NY 14850
    • WELLSVILLE MANOR CARE CENTER
      4192A BOLIVAR ROAD
      WELLSVILLE, NY 14895
  • HOSPICE
    • HOSPICARE & PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES
      172 EAST KING ROAD
      ITHACA, NY 14850

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