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SHAFFIG ESSAJEE M.D.
NPI 1760470389
Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases in New York, NY

Q: What is Shaffig Essajee's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shaffig Essajee is 1760470389. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 7, 2005.

Q: What is Shaffig Essajee's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, with taxonomy code 2080P0208X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shaffig Essajee was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 34 days 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 October 07, 2005

550 1ST AVE, NB8W, NEW YORK, NY 10016(212) 263-6426 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Shaffig Essajee M.d. NPPES

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

SHAFFIG ESSAJEE M.D. (NPI 1760470389) is an individual pediatric infectious diseases provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (000994) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760470389

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2080P0208X

Provider Legal NameSHAFFIG ESSAJEECredential: M.D.

Location Address550 1ST AVE, NB8WNew York, NY 10016-6402

Mailing Address550 1st Ave, Nb8wNew York, NY 10016-6402 · (212) 263-6426

Phone(212) 263-6426

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateOctober 7, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1760470389 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Infectious DiseasesAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2080P0208X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 000994

Definition

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.

550 1ST AVE, New York, NY 10016

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid02267581NY

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.

DR. SHARON URALIL D.O.

Internal Medicine

550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016

New York County (212) 263-3293

DR. DIANA TREVAS FLEISHER

Emergency Medicine (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)

550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016

New York County (212) 263-3293

DR. MONICA GUPTA M.D.

Allergy & Immunology

550 1ST AVE, NBV 16N30, INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM
NEW YORK, NY 10016

New York County (212) 263-6397

CHRISTINE CHAN M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016

New York County (212) 263-5506

DR. MATTHEW CHIARELLO MD

Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)

550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016

New York County (212) 263-5506

DR. MEGAN ELIZABETH JENKINS M.D.

Surgery

550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016

New York County (212) 263-7300

DR. MANAN PATEL M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016

New York County (212) 263-5506

VICKY CHIANG

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016

New York County (212) 263-5506

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 Shaffig Essajee's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shaffig Essajee is 1760470389. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 7, 2005.

Where is Shaffig Essajee located?

Shaffig Essajee practices at 550 1st Ave Nb8w, New York, NY 10016. The listed phone number is (212) 263-6426.

What is Shaffig Essajee's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, with taxonomy code 2080P0208X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shaffig Essajee was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 34 days 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.