NASEEM TAAHA SHAKIR M.D.
NPI 1821265182
Radiology - Pediatric Radiology in Chicago, IL

NPI Status: Active since May 14, 2008

Contact Information

225 E CHICAGO AVE # 9
CHICAGO, IL
ZIP 60611
Phone: (312) 227-3512

NPI Profile Information
Primary Taxonomy
Secondary Taxonomies
Secondary Locations
Medicare Participation & PECOS Status
NPI Validation
Other Providers Same Location
Frequently Asked Questions

Individual
Female
Radiology
Pediatric Radiology
PECOS Enrolled

About NASEEM SHAKIR

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Naseem Shakir, a provider established in Chicago, Illinois with a medical specialization in Radiology, focusing in pediatric radiology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1821265182 assigned on May 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2085P0229X with license number 036140793 (IL). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.

NPI: 1821265182
Provider Name: NASEEM TAAHA SHAKIR M.D.
Other Name: NASEEM ASGHAR UKANI M.D.
Other Name Type: Former Name (1)
Gender: Female
Entity Type: Individual
Location Address: 225 E CHICAGO AVE # 9 CHICAGO, IL 60611
Location Phone: (312) 227-3512
Mailing Address: 225 E CHICAGO AVE # 9 CHICAGO, IL 60611
Mailing Phone: (312) 227-3512
Is Sole Proprietor?: Yes
Enumeration Date: 05-14-2008
Last Update Date: 09-14-2020
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Secondary Locations

4490 95th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 684-3856

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification: Radiology Pediatric Radiology
Taxonomy Code: 2085P0229X
Type: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.: 036140793
License State: IL
Taxonomy Description: A radiologist who is proficient in all forms of diagnostic imaging as it pertains to the treatment of diseases in the newborn, infant, child and adolescent. This specialist has knowledge of both imaging and interventional procedures related to the care and management of diseases of children. A pediatric radiologist must be highly knowledgeable of all organ systems as they relate to growth and development, congenital malformations, diseases peculiar to infants and children and diseases that begin in childhood but cause substantial residual impairment in adulthood.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No.	Taxonomy Code	Type	Classification / Specialization	License No. (State)
1	2085R0202X	Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians	Radiology Diagnostic Radiology	036-140793 (IL)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Naseem Shakir is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1821265182, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1

Doubled → 2

Pos 2

Unchanged

Pos 3

Doubled → 4

Pos 4

Unchanged

Pos 5

Doubled → 4

Pos 6

Unchanged

Pos 7

Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0

Pos 8

Unchanged

Pos 9

Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6

Check

Target digit

Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 2 → 4 2 → 4 5 → 10 → 1 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 8 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 58

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 58 = 2

This NPI is valid

The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1821265182.