Dr. Wiqar U Sheikh
Geriatric Medicine in North Lauderdale, Florida
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 32+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Wiqar U Sheikh, MD, is a Geriatric Medicine specialist in North Lauderdale, Florida. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1992, having over 32 years of diverse experience, especially in Geriatric Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Regional General Hospital Williston. Dr. Wiqar U Sheikh also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Wiqar U Sheikh Md Pa. Dr. Wiqar U Sheikh accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Wiqar U Sheikh at 7326 Southgate Blvd to request Dr. Wiqar U Sheikh the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Wiqar U Sheikh |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
4082506928 |
| 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
- Geriatric Medicine (primary specialty)
- Family Practice
Experience
- Over 32 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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. Wiqar U Sheikh graduated from medical school in 1992.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1891978334
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, December 6, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not 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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Wiqar U Sheikh
Medical Licenses
Dr. Wiqar U Sheikh has been primarily specialized in Adult Medicine for over 32 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Family Medicine / Adult Medicine
| ME79299 | Florida |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Regional General Hospital Williston | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Wiqar U Sheikh Md Pa | 1 |
Practice Locations
7326 Southgate Blvd
North Lauderdale, FL 33068-1427
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
Friday, September 26, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, October 7, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Wiqar U Sheikh [NPI: 1891978334]Geriatric Medicine, Family Practice