Tasneem F Shamim, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Somerset, NJ

Tasneem F Shamim, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Somerset, New Jersey. She graduated from medical school in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Tasneem F Shamim Md, L.l.c and her current practice location is 1283 Route 27, Somerset, New Jersey. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (732) 745-4844.

Tasneem F Shamim is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number MA41521) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1518987791.

Contact Information

Tasneem F Shamim, MD
1283 Route 27,
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 745-4844
(732) 545-3423

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Physician's Profile

Full NameTasneem F Shamim
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience43 Years
Location1283 Route 27, Somerset, New Jersey
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Tasneem F Shamim graduated from medical school in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518987791
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/18/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193889905
  • Enrollment ID: I20090122000553

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Tasneem F Shamim such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518987791NPI-NPPES
2066301MedicaidNJ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MA41521 (New Jersey)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Tasneem F Shamim Md, L.l.c37797659122

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Tasneem F Shamim allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameTasneem F Shamim Md, L.l.c
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356643787
PECOS PAC ID: 3779765912
Enrollment ID: O20110310000021

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Tasneem F Shamim is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Tasneem F Shamim, MD
1283 State Highway No. 27,
Somerset, NJ 08873

Ph: (732) 745-4844
Tasneem F Shamim, MD
1283 Route 27,
Somerset, NJ 08873

Ph: (732) 745-4844

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