SHAHINA RAHIM MERCHANT MHS, PA -C
NPI 1316243207
Physician Assistant in Ephrata, PA

Q: What is Shahina Merchant's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shahina Merchant is 1316243207. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 10, 2011.

Q: What is Shahina Merchant's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shahina Merchant was last updated on November 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.

Active since February 10, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

169 MARTIN AVE, EPHRATA, PA 17522(717) 721-4740(717) 738-6872 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 5, 2025, Apr 5, 2022, Mar 30, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Shahina Rahim Merchant Mhs, Pa -c NPPES

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

SHAHINA RAHIM MERCHANT MHS, PA -C (NPI 1316243207) is an individual physician assistant in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, licensed in Texas (PA07376) and active in the NPI registry since February 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial, and is a graduate of Drexel University College Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316243207

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameSHAHINA RAHIM MERCHANTCredential: MHS, PA -C

Location Address169 MARTIN AVEEphrata, PA 17522-1724

Mailing Address3421 Concord RdYork, PA 17402-9001 · (717) 721-4740 · Fax (717) 738-6872

Phone(717) 721-4740

Fax(717) 738-6872

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSDrexel University College Of MedicineGraduated 2010

Enumeration DateFebruary 10, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 5, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 5, 2025

✔ NPI 1316243207 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · PA07376

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X · License PA07376 (TX)

169 MARTIN AVE, Ephrata, PA 17522

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Other Identifiers 4

OtherP01372052PA · Railroad Medicare

Other2686821PA · Highmark Blue Shield - Freedom Blue

Other1604869PA · Gateway Medicare Assured

Other1604869PA · Gateway Health Plan

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

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

Shahina Rahim Merchant Mhs, Pa -c 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 ID1658541800

PECOS Enrollment IDI20171214001341

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.

71 services70 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.

41 services40 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial

Acute Care Hospitals · Frisco, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number450885

Location12505 Lebanon RoadFrisco, TX 75035 · Collin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Mckinney

Acute Care Hospitals · Mc Kinney, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number670082

Location5252 West University DriveMc Kinney, TX 75071 · Collin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17522 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

$84.88 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$68.36 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

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.

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