Samuel Shaikewitz, MD
NPI 1447276381 · Nephrology Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Shaikewitz, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1447276381).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447276381
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9801487 (NC)
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
2,235 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 368 | $74 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 290 | $39 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 278 | $312 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 194 | $45 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 172 | $43 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 138 | 52 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 107 | 40 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 102 | 25 |
| Losartan Potassium | 99 | 36 |
| Torsemide | 91 | 32 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 90 | 31 |
| Sucroferric Oxyhydroxidebrand: Velphoro | 47 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$785 across 40 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
- 2022-02-01
- Certified
- 2022-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Shaikewitz's NPI number?
- Samuel Shaikewitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447276381, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Shaikewitz's specialty?
- Samuel Shaikewitz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Shaikewitz located?
- Samuel Shaikewitz's practice location on file with NPPES is 4419 Ben Franklin Blvd, Durham, NC 27704-2147.
- What is Samuel Shaikewitz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Shaikewitz is (919) 477-3005.
- Does Samuel Shaikewitz accept Medicare?
- Samuel Shaikewitz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Shaikewitz's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Shaikewitz's NPI (1447276381) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.