Quick answers
- Does Qasim S. Sheikh accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Qasim S. Sheikh 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 Qasim S. Sheikh see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,200 Original Medicare patients and 2,002 services for Qasim S. Sheikh. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Qasim S. Sheikh's NPI number?
- 1659395788. 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 Qasim S. Sheikh, 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 | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,002 |
| Different services or procedures | 81 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)608 services
- Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)207 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)135 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)97 services
- Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity (76770)91 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%
- Diabetes75%
- Arthritis71%
- Ischemic heart disease66%
- Heart failure55%
Hospitals where Qasim S. Sheikh works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Qasim S. Sheikh 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.
- South Brooklyn HealthBrooklyn, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330196
Practice locations
Addresses where Qasim S. Sheikh is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2601 Ocean PkwyBrooklyn, NY 11235 (718) 616‑5356
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Qasim S. Sheikh as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Physician Affiliate Group of New York PC1,225 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Brooklyn
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brooklyn, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Physician Affiliate Group of New York PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Rutgers New Jersey Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659395788 |
| 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