Quick answers
- Does Shahabul Arfeen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shahabul Arfeen 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 Shahabul Arfeen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 371 Original Medicare patients and 1,702 services for Shahabul Arfeen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shahabul Arfeen's NPI number?
- 1538164140. 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 Shahabul Arfeen, 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 | 371 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,702 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)545 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)323 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)311 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)188 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)150 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Arthritis60%
- Diabetes56%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
Hospitals where Shahabul Arfeen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shahabul Arfeen 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.
- Franciscan Health Michigan CityMichigan City, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150015
- Northwest Health - PorterValparaiso, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150035
- Northwest Health-La PorteLa Porte, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150006
- St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150034
Practice locations
Addresses where Shahabul Arfeen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5500 Hohman Ave, Suite 1cHammond, IN 46320 (219) 832‑4006
- 5823 US Hwy 6, Suite BPortage, IN 46368 (219) 764‑8020
- 9836 W 400, Suite BMichigan City, IN 46360 (219) 878‑9531
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shahabul Arfeen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Nephrology Specialists, P.C.9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in Hammond
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hammond, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Nephrology Specialists, P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538164140 |
| 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