SHAFAQ TAJ MD
NPI 1811638109
Internal Medicine in Chicago, IL

Active since April 02, 2022PECOS Enrolled
4318 S STATE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609(773) 285-9304(773) 564-3501 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 23, 2026, Apr 14, 2026 (2 updates tracked since 2026).

About Shafaq Taj Md NPPES

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

SHAFAQ TAJ MD (NPI 1811638109) is an individual internal medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036.176981) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811638109
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameSHAFAQ TAJCredential: MD
Location Address4318 S STATE STChicago, IL 60609-3701
Mailing AddressPo Box 746715Atlanta, GA 30374-6715 · (773) 285-9304 · Fax (773) 564-3501
Fax(773) 564-3501
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateApril 2, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateApril 23, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 23, 2026
NPI 1811638109 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in IL · 036.176981
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
4318 S STATE ST, Chicago, IL 60609

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Shafaq Taj Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8325516628
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260505003634
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60609 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

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.

Dentist (General Practice)
4318 S STATE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60609
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
4318 S STATE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60609
Social Worker (Clinical)
4318 S STATE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60609
Nurse Practitioner
4318 S STATE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60609
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4318 S STATE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60609
Pharmacist (Ambulatory Care)
4318 S STATE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60609
Internal Medicine
4318 S STATE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60609
Internal Medicine
4318 S STATE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60609

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 Shafaq Taj's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shafaq Taj is 1811638109. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 2, 2022.

Where is Shafaq Taj located?

Shafaq Taj practices at 4318 S State St, Chicago, IL 60609. The listed phone number is (773) 285-9304.

What is Shafaq Taj's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Shafaq Taj enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shafaq Taj is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shafaq Taj was last updated on April 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.