Physician Profile
Shahzad Hussain, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hussain
Shahzad Hussain, MD practices internal medicine in Lakewood, NJ. Shahzad is also listed as specializing in rheumatology. Medicare claims data shows Shahzad provided 37,576 services to 2,718 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982795191.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (732) 370-7711
- Email not available
Practice Locations
101 PROSPECT STREET SUITE 216
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
- Trigger Point Injections
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
- Knee Joint Injection
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
37,576 services · 2,718 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
463 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
198 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
144 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles | Procedure | 20553 |
63 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
38 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | Procedure | 20526 |
24 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | Procedure | 27096 |
23 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 77002 |
386 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
93 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other internists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other internists in Lakewood 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Hussain specialize in?
Dr. Hussain is an internist in Lakewood, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Hussain located?
Dr. Hussain is listed at 101 Prospect Street Suite 216, Lakewood, NJ 08701. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hussain's phone number?
The number on file is (732) 370-7711. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Hussain?
Dr. Hussain's National Provider Identifier is 1982795191. 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. Hussain go to medical school?
Dr. Hussain attended Other, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Hussain have?
Dr. Hussain has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Hussain do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hussain performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Hussain's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hussain. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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