Samah Shaikh
NPI 1790404549 · Physician Assistant · Desert Hot Springs, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samah Shaikh is a Physician Assistant provider in Desert Hot Springs, CA (NPI 1790404549).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790404549
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
3 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 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 121 | 76 |
| Meloxicam | 78 | 35 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 77 | 68 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 41 | 23 |
| Lisinopril | 39 | 23 |
| Omeprazole | 30 | 17 |
| Diclofenac Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$46 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
- 2022-08-24
- Last updated
- 2022-09-30
- Certified
- 2022-09-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samah Shaikh's NPI number?
- Samah Shaikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790404549, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samah Shaikh's specialty?
- Samah Shaikh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Samah Shaikh located?
- Samah Shaikh's practice location on file with NPPES is 12560 Palm Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240-4570.
- What is Samah Shaikh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samah Shaikh is (760) 251-3401.
- Does Samah Shaikh accept Medicare?
- Samah Shaikh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samah Shaikh's NPI active?
- Yes — Samah Shaikh's NPI (1790404549) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.