Dr. Arif Sheikh

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 30+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Arif Sheikh, MD, is a Nuclear Medicine specialist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1994, having over 30 years of diverse experience, especially in Nuclear Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Arif Sheikh also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill. Dr. Arif Sheikh accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (919) 966-5105 to request Dr. Arif Sheikh the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 101 Manning Dr
Rm.2028 Old Clinic Bldg, Cb #7510
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-7510

Phone 1: (919) 966-5105

Fax: (919) 843-8740
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Arif Sheikh
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5698762953
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Nuclear Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Diagnostic Radiology

Experience

  • Over 30 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Arif Sheikh attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1994.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1881653038
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, March 17, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Arif Sheikh

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Arif Sheikh has been primarily specialized in Nuclear Medicine for over 30 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Nuclear Medicine
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    Nuclear Medicine
    A nuclear medicine specialist employs the properties of radioactive atoms and molecules in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and in research. Radiation detection and imaging instrument systems are used to detect disease as it changes the function and metabolism of normal cells, tissues and organs. A wide variety of diseases can be found in this way, usually before the structure of the organ involved by the disease can be seen to be abnormal by any other techniques. Early detection of coronary artery disease (including acute heart attack), early cancer detection and evaluation of the effect of tumor treatment, diagnosis of infection and inflammation anywhere in the body and early detection of blood clot in the lungs are all possible with these techniques. Unique forms of radioactive molecules can attack and kill cancer cells (e.g., lymphoma, thyroid cancer) or can relieve the severe pain of cancer that has spread to bone
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Nuclear Medicine
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    Nuclear Medicine
    A nuclear medicine specialist employs the properties of radioactive atoms and molecules in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and in research. Radiation detection and imaging instrument systems are used to detect disease as it changes the function and metabolism of normal cells, tissues and organs. A wide variety of diseases can be found in this way, usually before the structure of the organ involved by the disease can be seen to be abnormal by any other techniques. Early detection of coronary artery disease (including acute heart attack), early cancer detection and evaluation of the effect of tumor treatment, diagnosis of infection and inflammation anywhere in the body and early detection of blood clot in the lungs are all possible with these techniques. Unique forms of radioactive molecules can attack and kill cancer cells (e.g., lymphoma, thyroid cancer) or can relieve the severe pain of cancer that has spread to bone
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Nuclear Medicine
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    Nuclear Medicine
    A nuclear medicine specialist employs the properties of radioactive atoms and molecules in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and in research. Radiation detection and imaging instrument systems are used to detect disease as it changes the function and metabolism of normal cells, tissues and organs. A wide variety of diseases can be found in this way, usually before the structure of the organ involved by the disease can be seen to be abnormal by any other techniques. Early detection of coronary artery disease (including acute heart attack), early cancer detection and evaluation of the effect of tumor treatment, diagnosis of infection and inflammation anywhere in the body and early detection of blood clot in the lungs are all possible with these techniques. Unique forms of radioactive molecules can attack and kill cancer cells (e.g., lymphoma, thyroid cancer) or can relieve the severe pain of cancer that has spread to bone
  • Nuclear Medicine / Nuclear Cardiology
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    Nuclear Cardiology
    A nuclear medicine physician who specializes in nuclear cardiology.
  • Nuclear Medicine / Nuclear Imaging & Therapy
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    Nuclear Imaging & Therapy
    A nuclear medicine physician who specializes in nuclear imaging and therapy.
  • Nuclear Medicine / In Vivo & In Vitro Nuclear Medicine
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    In Vivo & In Vitro Nuclear Medicine
    A nuclear medicine physician who specializes in in vivo and in vitro nuclear medicine.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill


Practice Locations

101 Manning Dr
Rm.2028 Old Clinic Bldg, Cb #7510
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-7510

Phone: (919) 966-5105
Fax: (919) 843-8740
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, August 4, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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