Safwat Shaker
NPI 1144246042 · Internal Medicine Physician · Hackensack, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Safwat Shaker is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Hackensack, NJ (NPI 1144246042).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144246042
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MA58963 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
2,366 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 | 646 | $143 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 367 | $9 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 294 | $70 |
| Annual, Face-To-Face Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease, Individual, 15 MinutesG0446 | 163 | $28 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 160 | $91 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 151 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 140 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 572 | 127 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 439 | 127 |
| Metformin Hcl | 437 | 133 |
| Losartan Potassium | 387 | 75 |
| Simvastatin | 377 | 130 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 297 | 73 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$942 across 49 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
- 2006-07-14
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Safwat Shaker's NPI number?
- Safwat Shaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144246042, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Safwat Shaker's specialty?
- Safwat Shaker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Safwat Shaker located?
- Safwat Shaker's practice location on file with NPPES is 38 Summit Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601-1263.
- What is Safwat Shaker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Safwat Shaker is (201) 343-6360.
- Does Safwat Shaker accept Medicare?
- Safwat Shaker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Safwat Shaker's NPI active?
- Yes — Safwat Shaker's NPI (1144246042) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.