Quick answers
- Does Shashi M. Baksh accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shashi M. Baksh 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 Shashi M. Baksh see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 255 Original Medicare patients and 594 services for Shashi M. Baksh. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shashi M. Baksh's NPI number?
- 1588637664. 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 Shashi M. Baksh, 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 | 255 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 594 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)461 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)49 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)46 services
- Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (88312)18 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)15 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure65%
- Arthritis38%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Anxiety21%
- Diabetes19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Shashi M. Baksh is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3317 Penn AveWest Lawn, PA 19609 (610) 644‑8225
- 50 Commerce DrWyomissing, PA 19610 (610) 320‑0200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shashi M. Baksh as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Reading Dermatology Associates PC9 clinicians in the group
- Berks Plastic Surgery Institute PC6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Pennsylvania
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pennsylvania — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Reading Dermatology Associates PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588637664 |
| 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