DR. KAREEM W. SHEHAB M.D.
NPI 1144414442
Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases in Tucson, AZ
NPI Status: Active since August 29, 2007
Contact Information
1501 N CAMPBELL AVE
TUCSON, AZ
ZIP 85724
Phone: (520) 626-9436
Fax: (520) 626-5652
- Individual
- Male
- Pediatrics
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About KAREEM SHEHAB
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kareem Shehab, a pediatrician established in Tucson, Arizona with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in pediatric infectious diseases . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1144414442 assigned on August 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0208X with license number 45948 (AZ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.
- NPI
- 1144414442
- Provider Name
- DR. KAREEM W. SHEHAB M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1501 N CAMPBELL AVE TUCSON, AZ 85724
- Location Phone
- (520) 626-9436
- Location Fax
- (520) 626-5652
- Mailing Address
- 1501 N CAMPBELL AVE PO BOX 245073 TUCSON, AZ 85724
- Mailing Phone
- (520) 626-9436
- Mailing Fax
- (520) 626-5652
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 08-29-2007
- Last Update Date
- 07-03-2012
- Code Navigator
A pediatrician like Kareem Shehab is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, etc.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Pediatrics Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Taxonomy Code
- 2080P0208X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 45948
- License State
- AZ
- Taxonomy Description
- A pediatrician trained to care for children in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. This specialist can apply specific knowledge to affect a better outcome for pediatric infections with complicated courses, underlying diseases that predispose to unusual or severe infections, unclear diagnoses, uncommon diseases and complex or investigational treatments.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Choice Bronze HSA - HMO
- Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Complete Gold - HMO
- Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Complete Silver - HMO
- Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Elite Gold - HMO
- Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Everyday Bronze - HMO
- Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Standard Expanded Bronze - HMO
- Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Standard Gold - HMO
- Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Standard Silver - HMO
- Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Bronze Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
- AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Bronze Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
- AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Gold Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
- AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Gold Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
- AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Silver Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
- AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Silver Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
- AZ Blue EverydayHealth Gold Focus (1 Free PCP Visit) - HMO
- AZ Blue EverydayHealth Gold Neighborhood (1 Free PCP Visit) - HMO
- AZ Blue EverydayHealth Silver Focus (1 Free PCP Visit) - HMO
- AZ Blue EverydayHealth Silver Neighborhood (1 Free PCP Visit) - HMO
- AZ Blue Portfolio Bronze HSA Focus - HMO
- AZ Blue Portfolio Bronze HSA Neighborhood - HMO
- AZ Blue StandardHealth Bronze Focus - HMO
- AZ Blue StandardHealth Bronze Neighborhood - HMO
- AZ Blue StandardHealth Gold Focus - HMO
- AZ Blue StandardHealth Gold Neighborhood - HMO
- AZ Blue StandardHealth Silver Focus - HMO
- AZ Blue StandardHealth Silver Neighborhood - HMO
- Bronze Classic Standard - HMO
- Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - HMO
- Bronze Simple - HMO
- Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits - HMO
- Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO
- Buena Salud Bronce Simple Para Diabetes - HMO
- Gold Classic - HMO
- Gold Classic Standard - HMO
- Gold Simple - HMO
- Gold Simple Diabetes - HMO
- Silver Classic Standard - HMO
- Silver Elite Saver Plus - HMO
- Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO
- Silver Simple Diabetes - HMO
- Silver Simple PCP Saver - HMO
- Silver Simple Specialist Saver with COPD - HMO
- Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits - HMO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Kareem Shehab is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1144414442, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1144414442, enumerated as an "individual" on August 29, 2007.
The provider is located at 1501 N CAMPBELL AVE TUCSON, AZ 85724 and the phone number is (520) 626-9436.
Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080P0208X and a focus in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
