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Gastroenterology

Sheldon Lidofsky, MD

Works at hospitals in Warwick, RI · Providence, RI · Rhode Island

Summary

Sheldon Lidofsky, MD (Gastroenterology) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Warwick, RI and Providence, RI. NPI 1447336904. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Sheldon Lidofsky, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

GastroenterologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
51Years since medical school (graduated 1975)
State University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
University Gastroenterology, LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Sheldon Lidofsky work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Sheldon Lidofsky at 4 hospitals: Kent County Memorial Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital and Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Sheldon Lidofsky see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Providence, RI. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Sheldon Lidofsky's specialty?
Medicare lists Gastroenterology as the primary specialty.
Does Sheldon Lidofsky accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sheldon Lidofsky accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Sheldon Lidofsky offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Sheldon Lidofsky offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Sheldon Lidofsky?
(401) 421-8800, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Sheldon Lidofsky's NPI number?
1447336904. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Sheldon Lidofsky works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sheldon Lidofsky at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Sheldon Lidofsky is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Sheldon Lidofsky as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • University Gastroenterology, LLC102 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Providence

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Providence, RI — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolState University Of New York Downstate Medical Center
Graduation year1975
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1447336904
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians