Physician Profile

Rashid A. Sheikh, MD

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About Dr. Sheikh

Rashid A. Sheikh, MD practices internal medicine in Smithfield, NC. Medicare claims data shows Rashid provided 192 services to 178 patients. The services billed most often include initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes, and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes.

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Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 1988

Specialty

Internal Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

NC license200001286
NPI1952400343
NPI issued09/22/2006

License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.

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 does Dr. Sheikh specialize in?

Dr. Sheikh is an internist in Smithfield, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.

NPI registry

Where is Dr. Sheikh located?

Dr. Sheikh is listed at 509 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Sheikh's phone number?

The number on file is (919) 934-8171. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Sheikh?

Dr. Sheikh's National Provider Identifier is 1952400343. 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

Where did Dr. Sheikh go to medical school?

Dr. Sheikh attended Other, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Sheikh have?

Dr. Sheikh has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What does Dr. Sheikh do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sheikh 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 Dr. Sheikh's profile verified?

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

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