WAQAS SHAFIQUE MD
NPI 1053930354
Internal Medicine in Allentown, PA

Active since April 16, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, ALLENTOWN, PA 18103(610) 402-5369 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 4, 2025, Jun 5, 2023, Apr 16, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Waqas Shafique Md NPPES

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

WAQAS SHAFIQUE MD (NPI 1053930354) is an individual internal medicine provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania, licensed in New York (326357) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ns/lij Hs Huntington Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Brooklyn.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053930354
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameWAQAS SHAFIQUECredential: MD
Location Address1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVDAllentown, PA 18103-6202
Mailing Address121 Dekalb AveBrooklyn, NY 11201-5425 · (347) 824-1682
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 16, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJune 4, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 4, 2025
NPI 1053930354 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in NY · 326357
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License MD480609 (PA)
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, Allentown, PA 18103

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1121 Dekalb AveBrooklyn, NY 11201-5425 · Phone (347) 824-1682

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Waqas Shafique 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 ID3779947791
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240404000375
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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
571 services553 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
55 services54 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Ns/Lij Hs Huntington Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Huntington, NY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330045
Location270 Park AvenueHuntington, NY 11743 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

North Shore University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Manhasset, NY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330106
Location300 Community DriveManhasset, NY 11030 · Nassau County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Long Island Jewish Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · New Hyde Park, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330195
Location270 - 05 76th AvenueNew Hyde Park, NY 11040 · Nassau County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18103 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

Hospitalist
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Hospitalist
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Internal Medicine
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Pediatrics
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Emergency Medicine
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

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 Waqas Shafique's NPI number?

The NPI number for Waqas Shafique is 1053930354. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2020.

Where is Waqas Shafique located?

Waqas Shafique practices at 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103. The listed phone number is (610) 402-5369.

What is Waqas Shafique's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Waqas Shafique enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Waqas Shafique 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 Waqas Shafique affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Waqas Shafique is affiliated with Ns/Lij Hs Huntington Hospital, North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Waqas Shafique was last updated on June 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.