Quick answers
- Does Lina S. Shihabuddin accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lina S. Shihabuddin 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 Lina S. Shihabuddin see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 342 Original Medicare patients and 990 services for Lina S. Shihabuddin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lina S. Shihabuddin's NPI number?
- 1528014925. 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 Lina S. Shihabuddin, 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 | 342 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 990 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)507 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (90792)271 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)124 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes (99310)52 services
- Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99348)16 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%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia75%
- Depression68%
- Arthritis62%
- Anxiety58%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lina S. Shihabuddin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Clara Maass DrBelleville, NJ 07109 (973) 844‑4111
Specialties
- Geriatric Psychiatryprimary
- Psychiatryalso
Other geriatric psychiatrists in New Jersey
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Jersey — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528014925 |
| 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
- 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