Quick answers
- Does Shahid Aziz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shahid Aziz 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 Shahid Aziz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 76 Original Medicare patients and 195 services for Shahid Aziz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shahid Aziz's NPI number?
- 1356303044. 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 Shahid Aziz, 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 | 76 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 195 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)34 services
- X-ray of lower jaws, upper jaws and teeth (70355)29 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more (99202)27 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)23 services
- Imaging of jaws and skull (70350)17 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis57%
- Diabetes42%
- Anxiety38%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
Hospitals where Shahid Aziz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shahid Aziz 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.
- Hackensack University Medical CenterHackensack, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310001
- JFK University Medical CenterEdison, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310108
- The University HospitalNewark, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310119
Practice locations
Addresses where Shahid Aziz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 20 Prospect AveHackensack, NJ 07601 (551) 996‑5045
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shahid Aziz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC1,922 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Maxillofacial Surgeryprimary
Other maxillofacial surgeons in New Jersey
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Jersey — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DDM |
|---|---|
| Dental school | Harvard School Of Dental Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since dental school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356303044 |
| 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