Shawn Shekar, MD
NPI 1558935353 · Psychiatry Physician · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shawn Shekar, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Fort Lauderdale, FL (NPI 1558935353).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558935353
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- 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
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 55 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 46 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 33 |
| Aripiprazole | 32 |
| Mirtazapine | 31 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 29 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 28 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 17 |
| Propranolol Hcl | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$706 across 33 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
- 2021-05-17
- Last updated
- 2026-05-14
- Certified
- 2026-05-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shawn Shekar's NPI number?
- Shawn Shekar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558935353, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shawn Shekar's specialty?
- Shawn Shekar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shawn Shekar located?
- Shawn Shekar's practice location on file with NPPES is 6401 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-1427.
- What is Shawn Shekar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shawn Shekar is (954) 776-8500.
- Does Shawn Shekar accept Medicare?
- Shawn Shekar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shawn Shekar's NPI active?
- Yes — Shawn Shekar's NPI (1558935353) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.