Quick answers
- Does Obaid S. Shaikh accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Obaid S. Shaikh 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 Obaid S. Shaikh see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 88 Original Medicare patients and 138 services for Obaid S. Shaikh. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Obaid S. Shaikh's NPI number?
- 1184699001. 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 Obaid S. Shaikh, 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 patients | 88 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 138 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)24 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)16 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)11 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%
- Diabetes49%
- Arthritis48%
- Chronic kidney disease45%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
Hospitals where Obaid S. Shaikh works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Obaid S. Shaikh 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.
- Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Health SystemPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390114
- Penn Highlands DuboisDubois, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390086
- UPMC PassavantPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390107
- UPMC Presbyterian ShadysidePittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390164
- UPMC SomersetSomerset, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390039
Practice locations
Addresses where Obaid S. Shaikh is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Hospital AveDu Bois, PA 15801
- 2 Hot Meal StPittsburg, PA 15203
- 300 Halket StPittsburgh, PA 15213
- 621 S Main St, Penn Highlands GastroenterologyDu Bois, PA 15801 (814) 371‑0600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Obaid S. Shaikh as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Pittsburgh Physicians4,236 clinicians in the group
- Dubois Regional Medical Center416 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Pennsylvania
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pennsylvania — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Pittsburgh Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184699001 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians