Dr Shaukat Iftikhar, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Evansville, IN

Dr Shaukat Iftikhar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Evansville, Indiana. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Deaconess Clinic Inc and his current practice location is 421 Chestnut St, Evansville, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (812) 426-9454.

Dr Shaukat Iftikhar is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01071136A) 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 1184606022.

Contact Information

Dr Shaukat Iftikhar, MD
421 Chestnut St,
Evansville, IN 47713-1227
(812) 426-9454
(812) 858-4512



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Shaukat Iftikhar
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience35 Years
Location421 Chestnut St, Evansville, Indiana
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 Shaukat Iftikhar graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184606022
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/16/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/17/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193703171
  • Enrollment ID: I20140430000461

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shaukat Iftikhar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184606022NPI-NPPES
7100283850MedicaidKY
20128480MedicaidIN
0191FOtherNCNCBC GROUP
214262MedicaidSC
PC1896MedicaidSC
137WOOtherNCBCBS NC
89137W0MedicaidNC
P00442382OtherNCRR MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 200000468 (North Carolina)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 01071136A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Deaconess Hospital IncEvansville, INHospital
Memorial Hospital And Health Care CenterJasper, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Deaconess Clinic Inc3375610116337

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Entity NameDeaconess Clinic Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619123585
PECOS PAC ID: 3375610116
Enrollment ID: O20080922000145

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Shaukat Iftikhar, MD
Po Box 1510,
Evansville, IN 47706-1510

Ph: (812) 450-6815
Dr Shaukat Iftikhar, MD
421 Chestnut St,
Evansville, IN 47713-1227

Ph: (812) 426-9454

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