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Shahina Rahim Merchant, MHS, PA -C

Physician Assistant in Ephrata, PA · enumerated 2011.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1316243207

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Shahina Rahim Merchant

Credential MHS, PA -C

Sex Female

Practice address 169 Martin Ave, Ephrata, PA, 17522

Phone (717) 721-4740

Fax (717) 738-6872

Enumeration date Feb 10, 2011

Last updated in NPPES Nov 5, 2025

Taxonomy & licenses

363A00000X Physician Assistant Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · License PA07376 (TX) Primary

363AM0700X Medical Physician Assistant Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · License PA07376 (TX) Secondary

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
P01372052	Other	PA	RAILROAD MEDICARE
2686821	Other	PA	HIGHMARK BLUE SHIELD - FREEDOM BLUE
1604869	Other	PA	GATEWAY MEDICARE ASSURED
1604869	Other	PA	GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Shahina Merchant practice?

The practice location on file with NPPES is in Ephrata, PA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

What is the NPI number for Shahina Merchant?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Shahina Merchant is 1316243207, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2025-11-05.