Waqas Shafique, MD
NPI 1053930354 · Internal Medicine Physician · Allentown, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Waqas Shafique, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Allentown, PA (NPI 1053930354).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053930354
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD480609 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
626 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 571 | $186 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 55 | $143 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $143–$186 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 121 Dekalb AveBrooklyn, NY 11201-5425Phone: (347) 824-1682
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-04-16
- Last updated
- 2025-06-04
- Certified
- 2025-06-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Waqas Shafique's NPI number?
- Waqas Shafique's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053930354, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Waqas Shafique's specialty?
- Waqas Shafique is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Waqas Shafique located?
- Waqas Shafique's practice location on file with NPPES is 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103-6202.
- What is Waqas Shafique's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Waqas Shafique is (610) 402-5369.
- Does Waqas Shafique accept Medicare?
- Waqas Shafique is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Waqas Shafique's NPI active?
- Yes — Waqas Shafique's NPI (1053930354) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.