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DR. WAKILU A SHITTU MD
NPI 1033696174
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Atlantic City, NJ

Active since July 22, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1925 PACIFIC AVE, ATLANTIC CITY, NJ 08401(609) 344-1118 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 4, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: May 4, 2022, Jul 22, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Wakilu A Shittu Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. WAKILU A SHITTU MD (NPI 1033696174) is an individual psychiatry provider in Atlantic City, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA11067500) and active in the NPI registry since July 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033696174
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. WAKILU A SHITTUCredential: MD
Location Address1925 PACIFIC AVEAtlantic City, NJ 08401-6713
Mailing Address1925 Pacific AveAtlantic City, NJ 08401-6713 · (609) 344-1118
Phone(609) 344-1118
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateJuly 22, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateMay 4, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 4, 2022
✔ NPI 1033696174 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA11067500
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1925 PACIFIC AVE, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Wakilu A Shittu Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3173999513
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221026001265
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 90792
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services is a comprehensive assessment. It includes a detailed examination of your mental health and physical wellbeing, as well as your personal and family history. This evaluation aids in creating an effective treatment plan.
85 services80 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
29 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlantic City, NJ
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310064
Location1925 Pacific AvenueAtlantic City, NJ 08401 · Atlantic County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08401 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$185.05 typical visit price
range $61.59 – $185.05
Typical copayment $46.26 (range $15.39 – $46.26)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$76.45 typical visit price
range $20.08 – $150.98
Typical copayment $19.11 (range $5.02 – $37.74)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

NEWAZ MOHAMMED HOSSAIN MD
Internal Medicine
1925 PACIFIC AVE
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ 08401
Atlantic County (609) 441-8146
JITEN DESAI
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1925 PACIFIC AVE
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ 08401
Atlantic County (609) 652-1000
EMAAN SALAM MD
Internal Medicine
1925 PACIFIC AVE
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ 08401
Atlantic County (188) 856-9100
CHERYL LYNN HEINZ
Peer Specialist
1925 PACIFIC AVE
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ 08401
Atlantic County (609) 703-7422
MANISHA KHATIWALA MD
Emergency Medicine
1925 PACIFIC AVE
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ 08401
Atlantic County (609) 345-4000
KELLY MARIE WILLMAN M.D.
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
1925 PACIFIC AVE, TRAUMA DEPARTMENT
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ 08401
Atlantic County (609) 441-8023
MARIE FARNSWORTH
Emergency Medicine
1925 PACIFIC AVE
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ 08401
Atlantic County (609) 345-4000
RAJESH I PATEL MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1925 PACIFIC AVE
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ 08401
Atlantic County (609) 677-9729

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Wakilu Shittu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wakilu Shittu is 1033696174. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 22, 2018.

Where is Wakilu Shittu located?

Wakilu Shittu practices at 1925 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. The listed phone number is (609) 344-1118.

What is Wakilu Shittu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Wakilu Shittu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wakilu Shittu is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Wakilu Shittu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Wakilu Shittu is affiliated with Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wakilu Shittu was last updated on May 4, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.