Dr. Abdul M Sheikh
Infectious Disease in Torrington, Connecticut
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 27+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Abdul M Sheikh, MD, is an Infectious Disease specialist in Torrington, Connecticut. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1997, having over 27 years of diverse experience, especially in Infectious Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Waterbury Hospital, Yale-New Haven Hospital. Dr. Abdul M Sheikh also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. Dr. Abdul M Sheikh may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (860) 496-6666 to request Dr. Abdul M Sheikh the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Abdul M Sheikh |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0446285647 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Infectious Disease (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 27 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. Abdul M Sheikh graduated from medical school in 1997.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1992799829
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2005
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 not 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. Abdul M Sheikh
Medical Licenses
Dr. Abdul M Sheikh has been primarily specialized in Hospitalist for over 27 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
click for detail Hospitalist Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
| 044671 | Connecticut |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
click for detail Emergency Medicine An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
| MD203948 | Louisiana |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail 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.
| 044671 | Connecticut |
- Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease
click for detail Infectious Disease An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
| 044871 | Connecticut |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Torrington, Connecticut | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Waterbury, Connecticut | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| New Haven, Connecticut | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
| Charlotte Hungerford Hospital | 102 |
Practice Locations
540 Litchfield St
Torrington, CT 06790-6679
Phone: (860) 496-6666
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
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Dr. Abdul M Sheikh [NPI: 1992799829]Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine