SHAHID I BABAR M.D.
NPI 1720077381
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Lancaster, PA

Active since October 17, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
555 NORTH DUKE STREET, LANCASTER, PA 17602(717) 544-8144(717) 544-8140 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Shahid I Babar M.d. NPPES

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

SHAHID I BABAR M.D. (NPI 1720077381) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD423636) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lancaster General Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720077381
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0300X
Provider Legal NameSHAHID I BABARCredential: M.D.
Location Address555 NORTH DUKE STREETLancaster, PA 17602-2250
Mailing Address555 North Duke StreetLancaster, PA 17602-2250 · (717) 544-8144 · Fax (717) 544-8140
Fax(717) 544-8140
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateOctober 17, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 8, 2025
NPI 1720077381 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0300X
License Licensed in PA · MD423636
Definition
An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD423636 (PA)
555 NORTH DUKE STREET, Lancaster, PA 17602

Other Identifiers 9

Other100431 S1QAPA · Geisinger Health Plan
Other50042428PA · Capital Blue Cross
Other1113758PA · Aetna Hmo
OtherP00224717PA · Railroad Medicare
Other7183661PA · Aetna Non-hmo
OtherI10180PA · Health Assurance
Medicaid1010234140002PA
OtherP006153PA · Gateway Health Plan
Other1619042PA · Highmark Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

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

Shahid I Babar M.d. 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 ID143291997
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040804000977
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 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
119 services71 patients
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.
44 services44 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
35 services24 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
31 services31 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
29 services27 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Lancaster General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lancaster, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390100
Location555 North Duke StreetLancaster, PA 17602 · Lancaster County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17602 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
$166.87 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $41.71 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier21 claims23 services$17.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier21 claims23 services$89.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
555 NORTH DUKE STREET
LANCASTER, PA 17602
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
555 NORTH DUKE STREET
LANCASTER, PA 17602
Psychiatry & Neurology (Vascular Neurology)
555 NORTH DUKE STREET
LANCASTER, PA 17602
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
555 NORTH DUKE STREET
LANCASTER, PA 17602
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
555 NORTH DUKE STREET
LANCASTER, PA 17602
Anesthesiology
555 NORTH DUKE STREET
LANCASTER, PA 17602
Hospitalist
555 NORTH DUKE STREET
LANCASTER, PA 17602
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
555 NORTH DUKE STREET
LANCASTER, PA 17602

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 Shahid Babar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shahid Babar is 1720077381. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 17, 2005.

Where is Shahid Babar located?

Shahid Babar practices at 555 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602. The listed phone number is (717) 544-8144.

What is Shahid Babar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Is Shahid Babar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shahid Babar 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.

What insurance does Shahid Babar accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list Shahid Babar 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.

Is Shahid Babar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Shahid Babar is affiliated with Lancaster General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shahid Babar was last updated on July 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.