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Gastroenterology

Tariq I. Sheikh, MD

Works at hospitals in Lima, OH · Ohio

Summary

Dr. Tariq I. Sheikh, MD is a gastroenterologist at 2793 Shawnee Rd, Lima, OH 45806. Phone: (419) 227-8209. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Tariq I. Sheikh had 866 Original Medicare patients and 11,147 services. NPI 1043282239. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Tariq I. Sheikh, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Tariq I. Sheikh accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tariq I. Sheikh accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Tariq I. Sheikh see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 866 Original Medicare patients and 11,147 services for Tariq I. Sheikh. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Tariq I. Sheikh's NPI number?
1043282239. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Tariq I. Sheikh, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients866
Services billed to Medicare11,147
Different services or procedures45
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)399 services
  2. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)335 services
  3. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)291 services
  4. Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope (43248)286 services
  5. Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding (46221)163 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure74%
  • High cholesterol73%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Ischemic heart disease33%
  • Diabetes26%
  • Anxiety26%

Hospitals where Tariq I. Sheikh works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tariq I. Sheikh at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Tariq I. Sheikh is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Tariq I. Sheikh as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Gcga Physicians Inc.77 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Lima

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lima, OH — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Gcga Physicians Inc.

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1986 (40 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1043282239
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians