Zakir Hussain Shaikh, MD
NPI 1770556995 · Infectious Disease Physician · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Zakir Hussain Shaikh, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1770556995).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770556995
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- K9168 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,181 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 788 | $76 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 180 | $115 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 125 | $48 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 57 | $168 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 31 | $127 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $48–$168 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 1441 N Beckley AveMethodist Dallas - Infectious Disease PracticeDallas, TX 75203-1201Phone: (972) 947-3200
- 1011 N Galloway AveDallas Regional - Infectious Disease PracticeMesquite, TX 75149-2433Phone: (972) 947-3200
- 231 S Collins RdBaylor Sunnyvale - Infectious Disease PracticeSunnyvale, TX 75182-4624Phone: (972) 947-3200
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-08
- Last updated
- 2025-10-14
- Certified
- 2025-10-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zakir Hussain Shaikh's NPI number?
- Zakir Hussain Shaikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770556995, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Zakir Hussain Shaikh's specialty?
- Zakir Hussain Shaikh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Zakir Hussain Shaikh located?
- Zakir Hussain Shaikh's practice location on file with NPPES is 8050 Meadow Rd, Dallas, TX 75231-3406.
- What is Zakir Hussain Shaikh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Zakir Hussain Shaikh is (972) 947-3200.
- Does Zakir Hussain Shaikh accept Medicare?
- Zakir Hussain Shaikh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Zakir Hussain Shaikh's NPI active?
- Yes — Zakir Hussain Shaikh's NPI (1770556995) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.