DR. FARIHA SHEIKH M.D.
NPI 1912225137
Surgery in Newark, NJ

Q: What is Fariha Sheikh's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fariha Sheikh is 1912225137. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2010.

Q: What is Fariha Sheikh's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Fariha Sheikh was last updated on August 26, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years 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 May 12, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

73.27/100

CMS Quality Rating

150 BERGEN ST, NEWARK, NJ 07103(973) 972-4300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 26, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 26, 2019, Apr 30, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Fariha Sheikh M.d. NPPES

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

DR. FARIHA SHEIKH M.D. (NPI 1912225137) is an individual surgery provider in Newark, New Jersey, licensed in Florida (ME115669) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with The University Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912225137

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameDR. FARIHA SHEIKHCredential: M.D.

Location Address150 BERGEN STNewark, NJ 07103-2496

Mailing Address150 Bergen StNewark, NJ 07103-2496 · (973) 972-4300

Phone(973) 972-4300

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009

Enumeration DateMay 12, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 26, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1912225137 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME115669

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

150 BERGEN ST, Newark, NJ 07103

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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

Dr. Fariha Sheikh 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 ID2466673413

PECOS Enrollment IDI20191104002659

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 3

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 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.

38 services20 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.

26 services11 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.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

The University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Newark, NJ

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number310119

Location150 Bergen StNewark, NJ 07103 · Essex County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07103 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

$98.09 typical visit price

range $63.84 – $190.92

Typical copayment $24.52 (range $15.96 – $47.73)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$79.09 typical visit price

range $20.97 – $155.92

Typical copayment $19.77 (range $5.24 – $38.98)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

73.27/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

44.89

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

47.69

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