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ASHFAQ AHMED SHARIF MD
NPI 1952533077
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Bloomington, MN

Active since August 24, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3601 MINNESOTA DR STE 200, BLOOMINGTON, MN 55435(612) 879-1000(612) 879-9116 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 30, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 30, 2023, Nov 16, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Ashfaq Ahmed Sharif Md NPPES

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

ASHFAQ AHMED SHARIF MD (NPI 1952533077) is an individual neurology provider in Bloomington, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (36710) and active in the NPI registry since August 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Allina United Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952533077
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameASHFAQ AHMED SHARIFCredential: MD
Location Address3601 MINNESOTA DR STE 200Bloomington, MN 55435-5281
Mailing Address3601 Minnesota Dr Ste 200Bloomington, MN 55435-5281 · (612) 879-1000 · Fax (612) 879-9116
Phone(612) 879-1000
Fax(612) 879-9116
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateAugust 24, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 30, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 30, 2023
✔ NPI 1952533077 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 36710
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
3601 MINNESOTA DR STE 200, Bloomington, MN 55435
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HealthPartners, Medica.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ashfaq Ahmed Sharif Md 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 ID2860421674
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050811000271
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 7

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.

Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg J1100
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.
210 services15 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
189 services165 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
120 services120 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
50 services50 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into upper neck and back of head nerve 64405
This procedure involves injecting a mix of anesthetic and/or steroid into nerves in the upper neck and back of the head. It helps relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It's a common treatment for headaches and neck pain.
17 services13 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 64450
This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.
15 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Allina United Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Paul, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240038
Location333 North Smith AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55102 · Ramsey County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis Park, MN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240053
Location6500 Excelsior BlvdSaint Louis Park, MN 55426 · Hennepin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Minneapolis, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240057
Location800 East 28th StreetMinneapolis, MN 55407 · Hennepin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Francis Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Shakopee, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number240104
Location1455 St Francis AvenueShakopee, MN 55379 · Scott County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mercy Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Coon Rapids, MN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240115
Location4050 Coon Rapids BlvdCoon Rapids, MN 55433 · Anoka County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55435 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Dementia: Caregiver Education and Support
Percentage of patients with dementia whose caregiver(s)* were provided with education** on dementia disease management and health behavior changes AND were referred to additional resources*** for support in the last 12 months
30%50 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Dementia: Functional Status Assessment
Percentage of patients with dementia for whom an assessment of functional status* was performed at least once in the last 12 months
98%50 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes/Pre-Diabetes Screening for Patients with DSP
Percentage of patients age 18 years and older with a diagnosis of distal symmetric polyneuropathy who had screening tests for diabetes (eg fasting blood sugar test, a hemoglobin A1C, or a 2 hour Glucose Tolerance Test) reviewed, requested or ordered when seen…
87%46 patients
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%1,193 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
86%2,247 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Plan of Care
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older with a history of falls that had a plan of care for falls documented within 12 months
100%28 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Risk Assessment
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older with a history of falls that had a risk assessment for falls completed within 12 months
40%20 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
64%281 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
43%211 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
MEDICATION PRESCRIBED FOR ACUTE MIGRAINE ATTACK
Percentage of patients age 12 years and older with a diagnosis of migraine who were prescribed a guideline recommended medication for acute migraine attacks within the 12 month measurement period.
76%199 patients4/55-star benchmark: 90%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
1%927 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
1%1,187 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
86%1,187 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Screening for Psychiatric or Behavioral Health Disorders
Percent of all visits for patients with a diagnosis of epilepsy where the patient was screened for psychiatric or behavioral disorders.
45%209 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
41%1,187 patients3/55-star benchmark: 79%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

ANN M RECHTZIGEL RN, MA, CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
3601 MINNESOTA DR STE 200
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55435
Hennepin County (612) 879-1000
GERALD H. DOVE M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
3601 MINNESOTA DR STE 200
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55435
Hennepin County (612) 879-1000
ERIKA L. WEXLER M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
3601 MINNESOTA DR STE 200
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55435
Hennepin County (612) 879-1000
ADAM JOSEPH TODD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
3601 MINNESOTA DR STE 200
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55435
Hennepin County (612) 879-1000
SYED MUSTAFA SHAHKHAN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
3601 MINNESOTA DR STE 200
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55435
Hennepin County (612) 879-1000
DR. THANH K DANG MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
3601 MINNESOTA DR STE 200
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55435
Hennepin County (612) 879-1000
ELEANOR K OREHEK M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
3601 MINNESOTA DR STE 200
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55435
Hennepin County (612) 879-1000
JOHN A DAMERGIS JR. M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Sleep Medicine)
3601 MINNESOTA DR STE 200
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55435
Hennepin County (612) 879-1000

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 Ashfaq Sharif's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ashfaq Sharif is 1952533077. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 24, 2009.

Where is Ashfaq Sharif located?

Ashfaq Sharif practices at 3601 Minnesota Dr Ste 200, Bloomington, MN 55435. The listed phone number is (612) 879-1000.

What is Ashfaq Sharif's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Ashfaq Sharif enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ashfaq Sharif 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 Ashfaq Sharif accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners and Medica list Ashfaq Sharif 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 Ashfaq Sharif affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ashfaq Sharif is affiliated with Allina United Hospital, Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, St Francis Regional Medical Center and Mercy Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ashfaq Sharif was last updated on July 30, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.