ANWER SHEIKH MD
NPI 1982694261
Nuclear Medicine - Nuclear Imaging & Therapy in Lexington, KY

Q: What is Anwer Sheikh's NPI number?

The NPI number for Anwer Sheikh is 1982694261. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 26, 2005.

Q: What is Anwer Sheikh's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nuclear Medicine, specializing in Nuclear Imaging & Therapy, with taxonomy code 207UN0902X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Anwer Sheikh was last updated on February 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.

Active since October 26, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

800 ROSE ST, LEXINGTON, KY 40536(859) 323-2222(859) 323-5090 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 19, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 17, 2023, Nov 7, 2023, Feb 6, 2023 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Anwer Sheikh Md NPPES

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

ANWER SHEIKH MD (NPI 1982694261) is an individual nuclear imaging & therapy provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (48941) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Medstar Montgomery Medical Center, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982694261

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207UN0902X

Provider Legal NameANWER SHEIKHCredential: MD

Location Address800 ROSE STLexington, KY 40536-2976

Mailing AddressPo Box 418283Boston, MA 02241-8283 · (703) 558-1544

Phone(859) 323-2222

Fax(859) 323-5090

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990

Enumeration DateOctober 26, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 19, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 19, 2026

✔ NPI 1982694261 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyNuclear Medicine · Nuclear Imaging & TherapyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207UN0902X

License✔ Licensed in KY · 48941

Definition

A nuclear medicine physician who specializes in nuclear imaging and therapy.

Also ListedNuclear MedicineTaxonomy 207U00000X · License 35C.000964 (OH), TP843 (KY), MD034410 (DC), 48941 (KY), 0101264738 (VA), 036108666 (IL)

Also ListedRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyTaxonomy 2085R0202X · License 0101264738 (VA)

800 ROSE ST, Lexington, KY 40536

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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1110 Irving St NWWashington, DC 20010-2976 · Phone (202) 877-6066

Location 21001 Sam Perry BlvdFredericksburg, VA 22401-4453 · Phone (540) 741-5610

Location 3395 W 12th Ave Rm 460Columbus, OH 43210-1267 · Phone (614) 293-8315 · Fax (614) 293-6935

Location 4800 Rose St # Hx332ELexington, KY 40536-2976 · Phone (859) 323-5069 · Fax (859) 323-5069

Other Identifiers 2

OtherP00894786DC · Railroad Medicare

Other48941KY · Kentucky Medical License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Anwer Sheikh 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 ID9032188396

PECOS Enrollment IDI20090130000193, I20160812000773, I20210210001430, I20231120001817

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Anwer Sheikh reassigns Medicare billing to 9 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Kentucky

Same address

General Acute Care Hospital

800 ROSE ST
Lexington, KY 40536

Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky and Virginia enrollments
Also billed through NPI 1770771974 (Virginia)
1,761 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1518911338 (859) 323-5470

Osu Radiology LLC

157 mi

Diagnostic Radiology

520 W 10TH AVE
Columbus, OH 43210

Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio and Virginia enrollments
163 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1912956814 (614) 293-8315

Imaging Associates Of Indiana, PC

158 mi

Diagnostic Radiology

2001 W 86TH ST
Indianapolis, IN 46260

Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
12 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1699072611 (219) 767-6320

Lucidsolutions, Inc.

159 mi

Diagnostic Radiology

3535 OLENTANGY RIVER RD
Columbus, OH 43214

Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia enrollment
3 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1518594480 (614) 566-5000

Mary Washington Healthcare Providers LLC

383 mi

Hospitalist

1001 SAM PERRY BLVD
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
323 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1750826277 (540) 741-1821

Medstar Medical Group II LLC

407 mi

Critical Care Medicine

3800 RESERVOIR RD NW
Washington, DC 20007

Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia enrollments
Also billed through NPI 1376887844 (Maryland), NPI 1184046187 (Virginia)
3,530 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1205562816 (703) 558-1403

Medstar Medical Group Radiology, LLC

411 mi

Diagnostic Radiology

110 IRVING ST NW
Washington, DC 20010

Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia enrollments
178 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1326450156 (301) 902-1073

Whc Emerg Phys

411 mi

Emergency Medical Services

110 IRVING ST NW
Washington, DC 20010

Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Whc Physician Group LLC
613 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1306260625 (703) 558-1544

Medstar Medical Group - Southern Maryland LLC

433 mi

Internal Medicine

24035 THREE NOTCH ROAD
Hollywood, MD 20636

Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
307 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1831592211 (301) 373-7900

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 13

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.

Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 78815

A nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with a CT scan involves using a small amount of radioactive material and CT imaging to examine body tissues and organs. This helps detect any abnormalities by providing detailed images of the body's internal structure.

566 services538 patients

Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 78815

119 services114 patients

Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and circulation 78582

A nuclear medicine lung ventilation and circulation study uses a safe radioactive material to create images of air and blood flow in your lungs. It helps identify issues like blood clots or lung diseases. You inhale or receive an injection of this material, and a special camera captures the images.

71 services71 patients

Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging with concurrent ct scan, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging 78830

A nuclear medicine study with SPECT and concurrent CT scan is a special imaging test. It uses a small amount of radioactive substance and advanced imaging techniques to create detailed pictures of your internal body structures. It aids in diagnosing and tracking the progress of treatment for various diseases.

59 services58 patients

Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body 78306

A nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body involves injecting a small amount of radioactive material into your body. This material travels to your bones and emits energy. A special camera captures this energy, creating images of your bones to help identify any abnormalities.

57 services51 patients

Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan 78816

A Nuclear Medicine Study with a CT Scan is a diagnostic procedure. It uses a small amount of radioactive substance and a CT scan to create detailed images of your body. These images help doctors diagnose, monitor, and treat various conditions.

57 services55 patients

Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 78452

Nuclear medicine studies of the heart involve two parts: rest and stress. During rest, images are taken of your heart at ease. During stress, images are taken after exercise or medication-induced stress. SPECT is a special imaging technique providing 3D pictures of your heart, helping identify any issues.

47 services47 patients

Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan 78816

45 services39 patients

Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system with use of drugs 78227

A nuclear medicine study of the liver and bile duct system involves injecting a safe, radioactive substance into the body. This substance helps create images of these areas on a special camera. It's often combined with drug use to improve image clarity and aid in diagnosing various conditions.

33 services32 patients

Radioactive drug therapy through a vein 79101

Radioactive drug therapy through a vein involves injecting a drug with radioactive properties into your bloodstream. This drug travels throughout your body, targeting and destroying harmful cells, such as cancer cells, while sparing healthy ones. It's a non-invasive procedure to treat certain diseases.

28 services14 patients

Nuclear medicine study of stomach to assess emptying 78264

A nuclear medicine study of the stomach assesses how quickly food leaves the stomach. A safe, radioactive substance is added to a meal. The radiation emitted is tracked, creating images that show the food's progress through the stomach. It's non-invasive and painless.

18 services18 patients

Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging 78803

A nuclear medicine study with SPECT involves a safe, small amount of radioactive substance to help visualize body organs. SPECT, or Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography, creates detailed 3D images. This helps doctors diagnose and monitor conditions in a specific body area.

17 services17 patients

Measurement of hydrogen in breath to test for stomach and bowel symptoms 91065

This test involves breathing into a bag to measure hydrogen levels in your breath. High levels can indicate issues with food digestion or absorption in your stomach or intestines. It's non-invasive, painless, and helps diagnose certain gastrointestinal conditions.

16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Medstar Montgomery Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Olney, MD

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number210018

Location18101 Prince Philip DriveOlney, MD 20832 · Montgomery County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medstar Union Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Baltimore, MD

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number210024

Location201 East University ParkwayBaltimore, MD 21218 · Baltimore City County

Emergency services

Mary Washington Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Fredericksburg, VA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number490022

Location1001 Sam Perry BoulevardFredericksburg, VA 22401 · Fredericksburg City County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40536 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

$122.77 typical visit price

range $52.76 – $162.27

Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$93.94 typical visit price

range $16.53 – $131.99

Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)

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.

DR. JEREMY WAYNE THACKER M.D.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

800 ROSE ST, HX-302 UKMC
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 257-4457

DR. KIRK PHILLIP HEITMAN M.D.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

800 ROSE ST, MS117
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 257-1446

HARISH RAM MD

Anesthesiology

800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 323-5956

MS. YVONNE P RICE APRN NP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 218-1779

VANESSA D. SMITH MD

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)

800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 323-6183

JASMINE HOWARD APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

800 ROSE ST, MN604
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 323-6047

MITCHELL ALEXANDER MIGUEL M.D.

Hospitalist

800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 323-6047

LEAH RAY YEAGER APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

800 ROSE ST, CC417
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 257-1223

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 Anwer Sheikh's NPI number?

The NPI number for Anwer Sheikh is 1982694261. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 26, 2005.

Where is Anwer Sheikh located?

Anwer Sheikh practices at 800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536. The listed phone number is (859) 323-2222.

What is Anwer Sheikh's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nuclear Medicine, specializing in Nuclear Imaging & Therapy, with taxonomy code 207UN0902X.

Is Anwer Sheikh enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Anwer Sheikh 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Anwer Sheikh's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Anwer Sheikh reassigns Medicare benefits to 9 organizations: University Of Kentucky (Lexington, KY), Osu Radiology LLC (Columbus, OH), Imaging Associates Of Indiana, PC (Indianapolis, IN), Lucidsolutions, Inc. (Columbus, OH), Mary Washington Healthcare Providers LLC (Fredericksburg, VA) and 4 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Anwer Sheikh's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Anwer Sheikh accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Molina Healthcare list Anwer Sheikh 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 Anwer Sheikh affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Anwer Sheikh is affiliated with Medstar Montgomery Medical Center, Medstar Union Memorial Hospital and Mary Washington Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Anwer Sheikh was last updated on February 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.