Physician Profile

Murtaza Shakir, M.D.

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About Dr. Shakir

Based in Katy, TX, Murtaza Shakir, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under general surgery. Murtaza is also listed as specializing in surgery and surgery of the hand. Medicare claims data shows Murtaza provided 114 services to 94 patients. The services billed most often include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1063602399 identifies this record in the national registry.

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Education & Training

School Other Graduated: 2005

Specialty

General Surgery (Primary)
Surgery of the Hand (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

TX licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. R4142As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1063602399Issued 2007

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Murtaza Shakir's specialty?

Murtaza Shakir is a general surgeon in Katy, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Surgery”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Murtaza Shakir?

Murtaza Shakir is listed at 410 W Grand Pkwy S Ste 4D, Katy, TX 77494. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Murtaza Shakir?

The number on file is (713) 955-9191. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Murtaza Shakir?

Murtaza Shakir's National Provider Identifier is 1063602399. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

What is Murtaza Shakir's education?

Murtaza Shakir attended Other, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Murtaza Shakir have?

Murtaza Shakir has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Murtaza Shakir known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Murtaza Shakir the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Is Murtaza Shakir's profile verified?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Murtaza Shakir. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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