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Anwer Sheikh, MD

Q: What is the NPI number for Anwer Sheikh?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Anwer Sheikh is 1982694261, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Nuclear Imaging & Therapy Physician in Lexington, KY · enumerated 2005.

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

National Provider Identifier

1982694261

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Anwer Sheikh

Credential MD

Sex Male

Practice address 800 Rose St, Lexington, KY, 40536

Phone (859) 323-2222

Fax (859) 323-5090

Enumeration date Oct 26, 2005

Last updated in NPPES Feb 19, 2026

Taxonomy & licenses

207U00000X Nuclear Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 35C.000964 (OH) Secondary

207U00000X Nuclear Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License TP843 (KY) Secondary

2085R0202X Diagnostic Radiology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 0101264738 (VA) Secondary

207U00000X Nuclear Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD034410 (DC) Secondary

207U00000X Nuclear Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 48941 (KY) Secondary

207UN0902X Nuclear Imaging & Therapy Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 48941 (KY) Primary

207U00000X Nuclear Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 0101264738 (VA) Secondary

207U00000X Nuclear Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 036108666 (IL) Secondary

MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
P00894786	Other	DC	RAILROAD MEDICARE
48941	Other	KY	KENTUCKY MEDICAL LICENSE

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Anwer Sheikh practice?

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

What is the NPI number for Anwer Sheikh?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Anwer Sheikh is 1982694261, 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 2026-02-19.