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Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD

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(Kazim A Sheikh , MD)

(20 Ratings)

Specializes in: Psychiatry & Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine, Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease) and Neuropathology

King Edward Medical University (1987)

Professional interests include: neuromuscular disorders (nerve & muscle diseases)

6410 Fannin Street Suite 1014
Houston, TX 77030

(832) 325-7080

Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD is a null in Houston, TX specializing in psychiatry & neurology, neuromuscular medicine, neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and neuropathology. He graduated from King Edward Medical University in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD is affiliated with UT Physicians, Memorial Hermann and Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC).

Office Locations

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC)

6410 Fannin Street Suite 1014
Houston, TX 77030

(832) 325-7080

(713) 512-2239

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In The News

“That's when the patient's wife decided they needed a second opinion and made an appointment with Dr. Kazim Sheikh, a neurologist at the University of Texas at Houston.”—"The Patient's Wife Thought Her Husband Was Being Treated for the Wrong Disease. She Was Right. (Published 2019)", New York Times, February 2019

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

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immunohistochemistry test

In 2023, Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD performed more immunohistochemistry (IHC) test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD treated as a null in Houston, TX during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	70
hospital care	133
inpatient care	133

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD treated as a null in Houston, TX during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	66
hospital care	77
inpatient care	77

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	42
Dementia	25
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD treated as a null in Houston, TX during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	37
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	22
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD treated as a null in Houston, TX during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	61
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD treated as a null in Houston, TX during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	61
hospital care	83
inpatient care	83

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	33
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD treated as a null in Houston, TX during 2017 were lab tests and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	84
lab tests	35

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD treated as a null in Houston, TX during 2018 were lab tests, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	92
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
lab tests	36

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	91

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD treated as a null in Houston, TX during 2020 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	63
lab tests	42

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	26

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	42
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD treated as a null in Houston, TX during 2021 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	68
lab tests	47

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	54
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD treated as a null in Houston, TX during 2022 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	54
lab tests	101

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD treated as a null in Houston, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	67
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67
lab tests	52

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	52
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	32

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	8
Cancer	2

Education & Training

Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD graduated from King Edward Medical University in 1987. He completed residency at The Neurological Institute of New York. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: King Edward Medical University (1987)

Residency: The Neurological Institute of New York (1994)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UT Physicians

Memorial Hermann

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC)

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Superior Health Plan, Amerigroup Star Plus, Amerigroup Star, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellCare, Medicare Advantage, AARP, MultiPlan, United Healthcare Medicare Complete, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Galaxy Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Coventry, HealthSmart, First Health, Beech Street, HealthLink, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO, Community Health Choice Chip, Independant Medical Systems, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, Community Health Choice, Amerivantage, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Reny Company Worker's Comp, WorkLink Worker's Comp, OccuNet PPO - PPO Network, Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp, Medicare Traditional, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP, USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network, Medicus International - PPO Network and Community Health Choice Star.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

Superior Health Plan

Amerigroup Star Plus

Amerigroup Star

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

AARP

MultiPlan

United Healthcare Medicare Complete

HealthSpring

US Family Health Plan

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Galaxy Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Coventry

HealthSmart

First Health

Beech Street

HealthLink

Memorial Hermann Solutions

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO

Community Health Choice Chip

Independant Medical Systems

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

Community Health Choice

Amerivantage

Aetna Most Benefit Plans

Reny Company Worker's Comp

WorkLink Worker's Comp

OccuNet PPO - PPO Network

Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp

Medicare Traditional

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO

Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP

USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network

Medicus International - PPO Network

Community Health Choice Star

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 20 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
CSL Behring	$59,791 Hizentra $55,290	Privigen $4,501
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$7,812 HYQVIA $7,761	GAMMAGARD $51
Seattle Genetics, Inc.	$4,400 $4,400
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.	$3,789 Radicava $3,777	Radicava ORS $12
Kedrion Biopharma Inc.	$3,680 KIG 10 $3,680
Other	$4,913 BioTherapeutics - Contributions $2,175	Gamunex-C $448	SOLIRIS $269	ClotTriever $171	Immunology - Non Product Related $160	Other $1,690

**Types of Payments**
Honoraria	$42,740
Consulting Fee	$20,780
Travel and Lodging	$9,428
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$8,697
Food and Beverage	$2,486
Other	$255

Research Payments

Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD has received 21 research payments totaling $242,937.

Biography

Dr. Kazim Sheikh is a neuromuscular medicine, neurology (brain & spinal cord disease), and neuropathology specialist in Houston, TX. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Sheikh include neuromuscular disorders (nerve & muscle diseases). He is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC) and UT Physicians. He seems to honor Amerigroup, Blue California, Coventry, and more. According to UT Physicians, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Sheikh's office in Houston, TX. After completing medical school at King Edward Medical University, he performed his residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Nassau University Medical Center, and The Neurological Institute of New York.