Individual provider

Shehla Sheikh, M.D

Nephrology Physician Internal Medicine Physician Hospitalist Physician Medicare enrolled

Shehla Sheikh, M.D is a Nephrology Physician in Fort Wayne, IN, registered under NPI 1891974879. This provider registers 4 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 1833 MAGNAVOX WAY STE 100, Fort Wayne, IN 46804. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
01091424A IN Nephrology Physician primary
036134882 IL Internal Medicine Physician
036134882 IL Nephrology Physician
036134882 IL Hospitalist Physician
52535 MN Critical Access Hospital

Licences are recorded in 3 states: IN, IL, MN. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Hospitalist
PAC ID
5193861730

Enrolled in Medicare 3 times, across 2 states:

StateEnrollment IDProvider type
Illinois I20140521000277 Practitioner - Hospitalist
Illinois I20200923000037 Practitioner - Nephrology
Indiana I20230913000946 Practitioner - Nephrology

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Hospitalist. There are 3 separate enrolment records across 2 states (IL, IN). Multiple enrolments usually mean the provider bills Medicare from more than one practice location, or has kept an earlier enrolment after moving. Each record carries its own enrolment ID, listed above. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

Licensed in 3 states

This provider holds licences in 3 states: Illinois, Indiana and Minnesota. The practice address on file is in Fort Wayne, IN, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.

IL Illinois
Licence
036134882
Specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
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IN Indiana practice address
Licence
01091424A
Specialty
Nephrology Physician
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MN Minnesota
Licence
52535
Specialty
Critical Access Hospital
Verify with the MN board →

Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.

What Nephrology covers

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207RN0300X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Internal Medicine Nephrology

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 5 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207RN0300X Nephrology Physician Nephrology 01091424A IN primary
207R00000X Internal Medicine Physician 036134882 IL
207RN0300X Nephrology Physician Nephrology 036134882 IL
208M00000X Hospitalist Physician 036134882 IL
282NC0060X Critical Access Hospital Critical Access 52535 MN

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1891974879 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateOct 26, 2007
Last updatedJun 26, 2025
StatusActive
Sole proprietorYes
CredentialM.D
Practice address 1833 MAGNAVOX WAY STE 100
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 918-0997
Fax (260) 436-7665
Mailing address 120 W 22ND ST STE 200
Oak Brook, IL 60523
This record was updated on Jun 26, 2025, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1891974879 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 9 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 8 9 1 9 7 4 8 7
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 8 9 1 9 7 8 8 5

Sum = 81 · next multiple of 10 = 90 · check digit = 9 · actual last digit = 9

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1891974879?
NPI 1891974879 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Shehla Sheikh, M.D in Fort Wayne, IN. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Nephrology cover?
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
How do I contact Shehla Sheikh, M.D?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (260) 918-0997, last updated Jun 26, 2025. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Shehla Sheikh, M.D accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1891974879 a valid number?
Yes. 1891974879 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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