Mohammed Sheikh, MD
NPI 1144216961 · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Independence, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Geriatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mohammed Sheikh, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Independence, LA (NPI 1144216961).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144216961
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD14186R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
431 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 173 | $91 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 59 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 53 | $82 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 35 | $40 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 26 | $119 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 145 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 741 | 182 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 607 | 147 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 409 | 90 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 338 | 90 |
| Lisinopril | 320 | 89 |
| Potassium Chloride | 260 | 68 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$76 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-27
- Last updated
- 2021-04-29
- Certified
- 2021-04-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mohammed Sheikh's NPI number?
- Mohammed Sheikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144216961, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mohammed Sheikh's specialty?
- Mohammed Sheikh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mohammed Sheikh located?
- Mohammed Sheikh's practice location on file with NPPES is 52579 Highway 51 S, Independence, LA 70443-2231.
- What is Mohammed Sheikh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mohammed Sheikh is (985) 878-9421.
- Does Mohammed Sheikh accept Medicare?
- Mohammed Sheikh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mohammed Sheikh's NPI active?
- Yes — Mohammed Sheikh's NPI (1144216961) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.