Dr Huzaifa Abbas Shakir, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Passaic, NJ

Dr Huzaifa Abbas Shakir, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Passaic, New Jersey. He went to Boston University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Medical Associates Of Englewood Pc, University Physician Associates Of New Jersey Inc and his current practice location is 350 Boulevard, Suite 130, Passaic, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (973) 365-4567.

Dr Huzaifa Abbas Shakir is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number 25MA07667700) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1437290707.

Contact Information

Dr Huzaifa Abbas Shakir, MD
350 Boulevard, Suite 130,
Passaic, NJ 07055-2840
(973) 365-4567
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Huzaifa Abbas Shakir
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience25 Years
Location350 Boulevard, Passaic, New Jersey
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Huzaifa Abbas Shakir attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437290707
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/09/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/20/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911004957
  • Enrollment ID: I20070525000255

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Huzaifa Abbas Shakir such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437290707NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 25MA07667700 (New Jersey)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
The University HospitalNewark, NJHospital
Englewood Hospital And Medical CenterEnglewood, NJHospital
Trinitas Regional Medical CenterElizabeth, NJHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Medical Associates Of Englewood Pc1355512252519
University Physician Associates Of New Jersey Inc9830003417320

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. Dr Huzaifa Abbas Shakir allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Physician Associates Of New Jersey Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639189236
PECOS PAC ID: 9830003417
Enrollment ID: O20040301000906
Entity NameNbimc Department Of Cardio-thoracic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538127204
PECOS PAC ID: 4082696794
Enrollment ID: O20040607000106
Entity NameMedical Associates Of Englewood Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952681918
PECOS PAC ID: 1355512252
Enrollment ID: O20110927000020
Entity NamePrime Healthcare Services - St Mary's Passaic, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730508250
PECOS PAC ID: 6305066911
Enrollment ID: O20141031000263
Entity NamePrime Healthcare Services - Saint Clare's, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497134274
PECOS PAC ID: 6406165372
Enrollment ID: O20151103001886

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. Dr Huzaifa Abbas Shakir 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
Dr Huzaifa Abbas Shakir, MD
2 Old Tennent Ct,
East Brunswick, NJ 08816-3261

Ph: (732) 238-1919
Dr Huzaifa Abbas Shakir, MD
350 Boulevard, Suite 130,
Passaic, NJ 07055-2840

Ph: (973) 365-4567

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Passaic, NJ


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