Anwer Shaikh, M.D.
NPI 1609879170 · Medical Oncology Physician · Vista, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Anwer Shaikh, M.D. is a Medical Oncology Physician provider in Vista, CA (NPI 1609879170).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609879170
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A80989 (CA)
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
21 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
206 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 68 | $133 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 47 | $70 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 42 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 28 | $92 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 21 | $177 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $5–$177 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 113 | 38 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 83 | 20 |
| Dexamethasone | 68 | 11 |
| Letrozole | 38 | 13 |
| Prednisone | 32 | — |
| Lenalidomide | 30 | — |
| Hydroxyurea | 24 | — |
| Tamoxifen Citrate | 23 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,049 across 185 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
- 2005-05-27
- Last updated
- 2024-10-01
- Certified
- 2024-10-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Anwer Shaikh's NPI number?
- Anwer Shaikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609879170, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Anwer Shaikh's specialty?
- Anwer Shaikh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Anwer Shaikh located?
- Anwer Shaikh's practice location on file with NPPES is 2067 W Vista Way, Vista, CA 92083-6031.
- What is Anwer Shaikh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Anwer Shaikh is (760) 298-5787.
- Does Anwer Shaikh accept Medicare?
- Anwer Shaikh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Anwer Shaikh's NPI active?
- Yes — Anwer Shaikh's NPI (1609879170) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.