Afzal Shakir
NPI 1245851260 · Urology Physician · Philadelphia, PA
Afzal Shakir is a Urology Physician provider in Philadelphia, PA (NPI 1245851260).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245851260
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 64 | 29 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 39 | — |
| Finasteride | 24 | — |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 23 | 20 |
| Cephalexin | 21 | 20 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 19 | 18 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,213 across 16 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 800 Rose StreetMn 275Lexington, KY 40536-0293Phone: (859) 323-6162
- 800 Stanton L Young BlvdOklahoma City, OK 73104-5018Phone: (405) 271-2316
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-04-30
- Last updated
- 2022-06-30
- Certified
- 2022-06-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Afzal Shakir's NPI number?
- Afzal Shakir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245851260, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Afzal Shakir's specialty?
- Afzal Shakir is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Afzal Shakir located?
- Afzal Shakir's practice location on file with NPPES is 1025 Walnut St Ste 1100, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5001.
- What is Afzal Shakir's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Afzal Shakir is (215) 955-1416.
- Is Afzal Shakir's NPI active?
- Yes — Afzal Shakir's NPI (1245851260) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.