AFZAL JAHAN SHEIKH M.D.
NPI 1265465348
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Clifton, NJ
NPI Status: Active since July 09, 2006
Contact Information
1117 US HIGHWAY 46
SUITE 206
CLIFTON, NJ
ZIP 07013
Phone: (973) 777-5444
Fax: (973) 777-0304
- Individual
- Female
- Anesthesiology
- Pain Medicine
- PECOS Enrolled
About AFZAL SHEIKH
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Afzal Sheikh, a provider established in Clifton, New Jersey with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology, focusing in pain medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1265465348 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207LP2900X with license number 25MA04257100 (NJ). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1265465348
- Provider Name
- AFZAL JAHAN SHEIKH M.D.
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1117 US HIGHWAY 46 SUITE 206 CLIFTON, NJ 07013
- Location Phone
- (973) 777-5444
- Location Fax
- (973) 777-0304
- Mailing Address
- 407 CHELSEA AVE PARAMUS, NJ 07652
- Mailing Phone
- (201) 483-8077
- Mailing Fax
- (973) 777-0304
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 07-09-2006
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2007
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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
Anesthesiology Pain Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207LP2900X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 25MA04257100
- License State
- NJ
- Taxonomy Description
- An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Afzal Sheikh 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 1265465348, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).
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 62 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 1265465348, enumerated as an "individual" on July 09, 2006.
The provider is located at 1117 US HIGHWAY 46 SUITE 206 CLIFTON, NJ 07013 and the phone number is (973) 777-5444.
Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207LP2900X and a focus in Pain Medicine.
