Saima Shaikh, M.D
NPI 1558545442 · Internal Medicine Physician · Amherst, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Saima Shaikh, M.D is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Amherst, NY (NPI 1558545442).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558545442
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 288384 (NY)
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
18 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
1,269 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 Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 788 | $102 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 278 | $145 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 58 | $70 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 47 | $173 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 46 | $71 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 165 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 410 | 40 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 387 | 75 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 336 | 57 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 291 | 36 |
| Mirtazapine | 287 | 49 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 260 | 43 |
| Furosemide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$139 across 2 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
- 2007-12-27
- Last updated
- 2023-07-27
- Certified
- 2023-07-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Saima Shaikh's NPI number?
- Saima Shaikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558545442, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Saima Shaikh's specialty?
- Saima Shaikh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Saima Shaikh located?
- Saima Shaikh's practice location on file with NPPES is 62 Covent Garden Ln, Amherst, NY 14221-1939.
- What is Saima Shaikh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Saima Shaikh is (708) 856-9674.
- Does Saima Shaikh accept Medicare?
- Saima Shaikh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Saima Shaikh's NPI active?
- Yes — Saima Shaikh's NPI (1558545442) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.