Dr Asad Shafiq, MD, - Medicare Nephrology in Wilkes Barre, PA

Dr Asad Shafiq, MD, is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Geisinger Clinic and his current practice location is 1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 808-4047.

Dr Asad Shafiq is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD468090) 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 1245662428.

Contact Information

Dr Asad Shafiq, MD,
1000 E Mountain Dr,
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711-0027
(570) 808-4047
(570) 808-4051



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Asad Shafiq
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience16 Years
Location1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
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 Asad Shafiq graduated from medical school in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245662428
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/30/2013
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709185804
  • Enrollment ID: I20190927002353

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Asad Shafiq such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245662428NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 28099 (West Virginia)Secondary
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology MD468090 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical CenterWilkes barre, PAHospital
Geisinger-community Medical CenterScranton, PAHospital
Wilkes-barre General HospitalWilkes-barre, PAHospital
Geisinger Medical CenterDanville, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Geisinger Clinic53956570012866

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Entity NameGeisinger Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366493868
PECOS PAC ID: 5395657001
Enrollment ID: O20040130000518

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Entity NameGuthrie Medical Group Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962451153
PECOS PAC ID: 6002728656
Enrollment ID: O20040301000571

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Asad Shafiq, MD,
100 N Academy Ave,
Danville, PA 17822-4903

Ph: (570) 271-6144
Dr Asad Shafiq, MD,
1000 E Mountain Dr,
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711-0027

Ph: (570) 808-4047

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Wilkes Barre, PA

Dr. Paul Anthony Arkless, M.D.
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1000 E Mountain Dr, Pulmonary Department, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-808-5770    
Dr. Lida Eatedali, MD
Nephrology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1111 East End Blvd, Vamc., Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-824-3521    
Dr. Sanjaykumar Doshi, MD
Nephrology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: Va Medical Center, 1111 East End Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Phone: 570-824-3521    
Dr. Smita S. Nikam, M.D.
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Practice Location: 1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-820-6114    Fax: 570-826-7698
Carol L Myers, DO
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Patrick Michael Aquilina, M.D.
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Practice Location: 545 N River St Ste 240, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Phone: 570-819-2825    Fax: 570-819-1445
Dr. Richard Abbas Alley, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 166 Hanover St, 203, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Phone: 570-825-8780    Fax: 570-825-8785

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