Zara Sheikh, MD
NPI 1952808727 · Family Medicine Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Zara Sheikh, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1952808727).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952808727
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A163512 (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 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 81 | 26 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 79 | 24 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 65 | 17 |
| Metformin Hcl | 63 | 17 |
| Omeprazole | 59 | 21 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 57 | 20 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$441 across 21 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
- 2018-04-09
- Last updated
- 2021-10-13
- Certified
- 2021-10-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zara Sheikh's NPI number?
- Zara Sheikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952808727, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Zara Sheikh's specialty?
- Zara Sheikh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Zara Sheikh located?
- Zara Sheikh's practice location on file with NPPES is 4290 Polk Ave, San Diego, CA 92105-1524.
- What is Zara Sheikh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Zara Sheikh is (619) 563-0250.
- Does Zara Sheikh accept Medicare?
- Zara Sheikh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Zara Sheikh's NPI active?
- Yes — Zara Sheikh's NPI (1952808727) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.