Anwer Sheikh, MD
NPI 1982694261 · Nuclear Imaging & Therapy Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nuclear Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Anwer Sheikh, MD is a Nuclear Imaging & Therapy Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1982694261).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982694261
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nuclear Imaging & Therapy PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35C.000964 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,133 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base to Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan78815 | 566 | $111 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base to Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan78815 | 119 | $107 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study of Lung Ventilation and Circulation78582 | 71 | $49 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study, Spect Imaging With Concurrent Ct Scan, 1 Area Or Single Acquisition, Single Day Imaging78830 | 59 | $66 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study of Bone And/Or Joint Whole Body78306 | 57 | $39 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study Whole Body With Ct Scan78816 | 57 | $113 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (4)
- 110 Irving St NwWashington, DC 20010-2976Phone: (202) 877-6066
- 800 Rose St # Hx332eLexington, KY 40536-2976Phone: (859) 323-5069Fax: (859) 323-5069
- 395 W 12th Ave Rm 460Columbus, OH 43210-1267Phone: (614) 293-8315Fax: (614) 293-6935
- 1001 Sam Perry BlvdFredericksburg, VA 22401-4453Phone: (540) 741-5610
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-26
- Last updated
- 2026-02-19
- Certified
- 2026-02-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Anwer Sheikh's NPI number?
- Anwer Sheikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982694261, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Anwer Sheikh's specialty?
- Anwer Sheikh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nuclear Imaging & Therapy Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Anwer Sheikh located?
- Anwer Sheikh's practice location on file with NPPES is 800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536-2976.
- What is Anwer Sheikh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Anwer Sheikh is (859) 323-2222.
- Does Anwer Sheikh accept Medicare?
- Anwer Sheikh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Anwer Sheikh's NPI active?
- Yes — Anwer Sheikh's NPI (1982694261) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.