AMNA SHAIKH MD
NPI 1285180745
Anesthesiology in Huntsville, AL

Q: What is Amna Shaikh's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amna Shaikh is 1285180745. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 25, 2016.

Q: What is Amna Shaikh's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amna Shaikh was last updated on August 19, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.

Active since August 25, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

83.23/100

CMS Quality Rating

709 WARD AVE NE, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801(256) 539-9471 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 19, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 19, 2022, Aug 25, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Amna Shaikh Md NPPES

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

AMNA SHAIKH MD (NPI 1285180745) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Huntsville, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (44401) and active in the NPI registry since August 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285180745

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameAMNA SHAIKHCredential: MD

Location Address709 WARD AVE NEHuntsville, AL 35801-3659

Mailing Address709 Ward Ave NeHuntsville, AL 35801-3659 · (256) 539-9471

Phone(256) 539-9471

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateAugust 25, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 19, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 19, 2022

✔ NPI 1285180745 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in AL · 44401

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

709 WARD AVE NE, Huntsville, AL 35801

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Amna Shaikh 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 ID7012203557

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220913000272

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Amna Shaikh reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Comprehensive Anesthesia Services PC

1.4 mi

Anesthesiology

101 SIVLEY RD SW
Huntsville, AL 35801

Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
93 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1194704742 (256) 265-1000

Physynergy, LLC

1.5 mi

Anesthesiology

119 LONGWOOD DR SW
Huntsville, AL 35801

Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
216 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1780060079 (256) 469-7895

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 18

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

91 services89 patients

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812

Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.

71 services70 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

56 services56 patients

Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01938

This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb your lower back for certain procedures like injections, drainage, or aspiration on your spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to accurately locate the area to be treated, ensuring precision and safety.

48 services46 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower spine 00630

Anesthesia for a lower spine procedure involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in your back. This ensures comfort and stillness during the procedure. The type of anesthesia used depends on the specific procedure and your overall health.

42 services42 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

33 services32 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810

Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.

21 services21 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400

Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.

17 services17 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840

Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.

17 services15 patients

Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope 00918

This procedure involves using anesthesia to ensure comfort while a special instrument called an endoscope helps to locate, break up, and possibly remove kidney stones. The endoscope is a thin, flexible tube which is gently inserted and navigated to the area of concern.

16 services16 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back 00300

Anesthesia for procedures on skin, muscles, or nerves of the head, neck, and upper back involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during the procedure. This ensures you don't feel pain or discomfort. It's safe and monitored by professionals.

13 services13 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.

13 services12 patients

Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position 01992

Anesthesia for nerve block and injection is a procedure to numb specific areas, reducing pain. You'll be positioned face-down (prone) for optimal access to the treatment area. The anesthetic is injected near the nerve, blocking pain signals to the brain.

12 services12 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into lower back and leg nerve (sciatic nerve) 64445

This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid into the lower back and leg nerve to alleviate pain. The injection helps reduce inflammation and numb the area, providing relief from discomfort. This is a common treatment for conditions such as sciatica and herniated discs.

12 services11 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper spine 00600

Anesthesia for upper spine procedures is a method to numb sensation in your back. It's often done via injection or through a catheter to deliver medication that blocks nerves. This ensures comfort and prevents pain during your spine procedure.

11 services11 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910

Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.

11 services11 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on hip joint 01210

Anesthesia for a hip joint procedure involves administering medication to block pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (only a part of your body is numb). This allows the surgeon to work on your hip without causing discomfort.

11 services11 patients

Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement 01638

Anesthesia for total shoulder joint replacement, either open or endoscopic, involves using medications to block pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (only the area being operated on is numbed). This ensures comfort and stillness, facilitating a successful procedure.

11 services11 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

83.23/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

80.27

Improvement Activities

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

BETSY J EFFINGER CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

709 WARD AVE NE
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

Madison County (256) 539-9471

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 Amna Shaikh's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amna Shaikh is 1285180745. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 25, 2016.

Where is Amna Shaikh located?

Amna Shaikh practices at 709 Ward Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35801. The listed phone number is (256) 539-9471.

What is Amna Shaikh's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Amna Shaikh enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amna Shaikh 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Amna Shaikh's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Amna Shaikh reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Comprehensive Anesthesia Services PC (Huntsville, AL) and Physynergy, LLC (Huntsville, AL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Amna Shaikh's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Amna Shaikh accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Amna Shaikh as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amna Shaikh was last updated on August 19, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.