Wasiq Sheikh
NPI 1588156608 · Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wasiq Sheikh is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1588156608).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588156608
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A194463 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% 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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 49 | 18 |
| Lisinopril | 23 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 19 | — |
| Spironolactone | 19 | — |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 17 | — |
| Furosemide | 14 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$28,797 across 43 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
- 2018-06-04
- Last updated
- 2024-07-01
- Certified
- 2024-07-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wasiq Sheikh's NPI number?
- Wasiq Sheikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588156608, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wasiq Sheikh's specialty?
- Wasiq Sheikh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wasiq Sheikh located?
- Wasiq Sheikh's practice location on file with NPPES is 9434 Medical Center Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037-1337.
- What is Wasiq Sheikh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wasiq Sheikh is (858) 657-8530.
- Does Wasiq Sheikh accept Medicare?
- Wasiq Sheikh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wasiq Sheikh's NPI active?
- Yes — Wasiq Sheikh's NPI (1588156608) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.