Dr Shamsuddin Khwaja, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Fresno, CA

Dr Shamsuddin Khwaja, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Fresno, California. He went to Boston University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Adventist Health Physicians Network, Shamsuddin Khwaja M D Inc and his current practice location is 1201 E Herndon Ave, Valley Cardiac Surgery, Suite 107, Fresno, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (559) 435-3740.

Dr Shamsuddin Khwaja is licensed to practice in California (license number A85907) 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 1679570527.

Contact Information

Dr Shamsuddin Khwaja, MD
1201 E Herndon Ave, Valley Cardiac Surgery, Suite 107,
Fresno, CA 93720-3238
(559) 435-3740
(559) 261-9073



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Shamsuddin Khwaja
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience28 Years
Location1201 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, California
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 Shamsuddin Khwaja attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679570527
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/07/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901877653
  • Enrollment ID: I20040804001768

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shamsuddin Khwaja such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679570527NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A85907 (California)Primary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) L3718 (Texas)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Community Regional Medical CenterFresno, CAHospital
Clovis Community Medical CenterClovis, CAHospital
Adventist Health BakersfieldBakersfield, CAHospital
Mercy Medical CenterMerced, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Adventist Health Physicians Network3274580972499
Shamsuddin Khwaja M D Inc57998107848

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameAdventist Health Physicians Network
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063718583
PECOS PAC ID: 3274580972
Enrollment ID: O20050407000633

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Entity NameShamsuddin Khwaja M D Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699006650
PECOS PAC ID: 5799810784
Enrollment ID: O20100316000543

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Entity NameCommunity Foundation Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811258510
PECOS PAC ID: 0345406294
Enrollment ID: O20120723000387

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Shamsuddin Khwaja, MD
1400 Ambassador St, Apt. 111,
Los Angeles, CA 90035-2858

Ph: (310) 551-2772
Dr Shamsuddin Khwaja, MD
1201 E Herndon Ave, Valley Cardiac Surgery, Suite 107,
Fresno, CA 93720-3238

Ph: (559) 435-3740

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Fresno, CA

Dr. Ramesh B Pamula, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7085 N Chestnut Ave Ste 103, Fresno, CA 93720
Phone: 559-935-5491    Fax: 559-935-5719
Joe Randolph Bolton, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1377 E Herndon Ave, #104, Fresno, CA 93720
Phone: 559-450-7455    Fax: 559-450-7473
Mr. Robert D Stewart, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 30 E River Park Pl W, #260, Fresno, CA 93720
Phone: 559-441-1777    Fax: 559-441-0726
Mr. Peter Lawrence Birnbaum, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1377 E Herndon Ave, Suite 104, Fresno, CA 93720
Phone: 559-450-7455    Fax: 559-450-7473
Paul Stefanacci, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2365 E Fir Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
Phone: 559-797-9000    Fax: 559-797-9005
Richard Donald Gregory, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1377 E Herndon Ave Ste 104, Fresno, CA 93720
Phone: 559-450-7455    Fax: 559-450-7473

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