Quick answers
- Does Huzaifa A. Shakir accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Huzaifa A. Shakir 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 Huzaifa A. Shakir see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 32 Original Medicare patients and 40 services for Huzaifa A. Shakir. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Huzaifa A. Shakir's NPI number?
- 1437290707. 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 Huzaifa A. Shakir, 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 | 32 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 40 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)12 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%
- Diabetes75%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- Arthritis59%
- Heart failure59%
Hospitals where Huzaifa A. Shakir works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Huzaifa A. Shakir 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.
- Englewood Hospital and Medical CenterEnglewood, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310045
- The University HospitalNewark, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310119
Practice locations
Addresses where Huzaifa A. Shakir is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 30 Bergen StNewark, NJ 07107 (973) 972‑0037
- 350 Engle StEnglewood, NJ 07631 (201) 894‑3158
- 350 Engle St, 6th Floor BerrieEnglewood, NJ 07631 (201) 608‑2800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Huzaifa A. Shakir as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medical Associates of Englewood PC540 clinicians in the group
- University Physician Associates of New Jersey Inc378 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
- Cardiac Surgeryalso
Other thoracic surgeons in Newark
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newark, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medical Associates of Englewood PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Boston University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437290707 |
| 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