Quick answers
- Does Yousaf A. Shaikh accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Yousaf A. 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.
- What is Yousaf A. Shaikh's NPI number?
- 1417178518. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Yousaf A. Shaikh works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Yousaf A. 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.
- Athol Memorial HospitalAthol, MA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 221303
- Heywood Hospital -Gardner, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220095
Practice locations
Addresses where Yousaf A. Shaikh is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 250 Green StGardner, MA 01440 (978) 630‑6460
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Yousaf A. Shaikh as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Heywood Medical Group Inc.110 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Gardner
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gardner, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Heywood Medical Group Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 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) | 1417178518 |
| 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
- 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