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Nephrology

Zia M. Sheikh, MD

Works at hospitals in Buffalo, NY · Olean, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Zia M. Sheikh, MD is a nephrologist at 138 W Main St, Cuba, NY 14727. Phone: (585) 968-0686. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Zia M. Sheikh had 285 Original Medicare patients and 1,014 services. NPI 1144222340. 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.

  • Specialty: Nephrologist (Medicare lists Nephrology)
  • Address: 138 W Main St, Cuba, NY 14727 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (585) 968‑0686
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Kaleida Health, Olean General Hospital
  • Group practice: Olean General Hospital
  • Medical school: graduated 1988 (38 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Zia M. 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 Zia M. Sheikh accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zia M. 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 Zia M. Sheikh see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 285 Original Medicare patients and 1,014 services for Zia M. Sheikh. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Zia M. Sheikh's NPI number?
1144222340. 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 Zia M. 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 patients285
Services billed to Medicare1,014
Different services or procedures32
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)402 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)113 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)45 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)36 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)18 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 pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis56%
  • COPD46%
  • Diabetes40%
  • Depression40%

Hospitals where Zia M. Sheikh works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Zia M. 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.

  • Kaleida HealthBuffalo, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330005
  • Olean General HospitalOlean, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330103

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Olean General Hospital90 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in New York

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Olean General Hospital

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1988 (38 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1144222340
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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