2026 NPPES data Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician NPI 1588156608
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WASIQ SHEIKH

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician in LA JOLLA, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
334
Medicare Part D claims · 58 beneficiaries · Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$28.8K
43 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

WASIQ SHEIKH filed 334 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician in LA JOLLA, California, prescribing 85% generic.

334
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing
$28.8K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

WASIQ SHEIKH's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

334 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

WASIQ SHEIKH practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about WASIQ SHEIKH?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/04/2018

NPI 1588156608

Primary specialty

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician

Niche

1,570 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

334 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,596

Specialty distribution in California

How Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician share within California

1. Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

WASIQ SHEIKH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider at 9434 MEDICAL CENTER DR, LA JOLLA, CA, 92037, with a listed phone of (858) 657-8530. NPI 1588156608 was issued on 06/04/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHEIKH most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 334 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $56K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,570 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,596 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

9434 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LA JOLLA, CA 92037

Provider Details

NPI 1588156608
Specialty Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/04/2018

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for WASIQ SHEIKH. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$28.8K

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to WASIQ SHEIKH. To verify WASIQ SHEIKH's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

WASIQ SHEIKH — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 334 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

334
Total Claims
$56K
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
600
Total Day Supply
17,635
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$51K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.69
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What WASIQ SHEIKH prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
47
Eliquis
Apixaban
27
Lisinopril
26
Atorvastatin Calcium
25
Furosemide
24
Carvedilol
21
Spironolactone
20
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
14
Metoprolol Tartrate
13
Warfarin Sodium
13

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Overview

How WASIQ SHEIKH fits within the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician landscape nationally.

1,570
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
1,596
Avg Claims per Provider

WASIQ SHEIKH's 334 claims are below the specialty average of 1,596.

Nearby Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SHEIKH.

Compare Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WASIQ SHEIKH's specialty?
WASIQ SHEIKH specializes in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician and practices in LA JOLLA, California.
How much does WASIQ SHEIKH prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WASIQ SHEIKH wrote 334 Medicare Part D claims totaling $56K in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
Where is WASIQ SHEIKH located?
WASIQ SHEIKH is located at 9434 MEDICAL CENTER DR, LA JOLLA, CA, 92037. Phone: (858) 657-8530.
What is WASIQ SHEIKH's NPI number?
WASIQ SHEIKH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588156608, issued on 06/04/2018.
Does WASIQ SHEIKH prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WASIQ SHEIKH's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $51K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,570 Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider writes 1,596 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WASIQ SHEIKH prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WASIQ SHEIKH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WASIQ SHEIKH accept Medicare?
WASIQ SHEIKH appears in CMS Medicare data with 334 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WASIQ SHEIKH's credentials?
WASIQ SHEIKH's NPI is 1588156608. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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