Quick answers
- Does Sheikh I. Shafique accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sheikh I. Shafique 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 Sheikh I. Shafique see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,490 Original Medicare patients and 48,556 services for Sheikh I. Shafique. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sheikh I. Shafique's NPI number?
- 1578541488. 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 Sheikh I. Shafique, 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 | 1,490 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 48,556 |
| Different services or procedures | 65 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)40,301 services
- Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml (A9575)4,200 services
- Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)990 services
- Ct scan of blood vessels and grafts of heart with contrast (75574)310 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast (74176)279 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%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Diabetes30%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)28%
Hospitals where Sheikh I. Shafique works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sheikh I. Shafique 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.
- Mercy Medical Center IncBaltimore, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210008
- University of MD St Joseph Medical CenterTowson, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210063
Practice locations
Addresses where Sheikh I. Shafique is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 18; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 104 Plumtree RdBel Air, MD 21015
- 122 Defense Hwy, Suite 102Annapolis, MD 21401 (888) 972‑9700
- 124 Sister Pierre DrTowson, MD 21204
- 1430 Progress Way, Suite 108Eldersburg, MD 21784
- 1700 Reisterstown RdBaltimore, MD 21208
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sheikh I. Shafique as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Paul Place Specialists, Inc.336 clinicians in the group
- Advanced Radiology P A188 clinicians in the group
- Chesapeake Open Mri L L C18 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
- Nuclear Medicinealso
Other radiologists in Bel Air
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bel Air, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Paul Place Specialists, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578541488 |
| 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