Ayesha Shaikh, MD

Internal Medicine

Ayesha Shaikh is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Gilbert, AZ with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(480) 256-6444Gilbert, AZ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 27 years in internal medicine, Ayesha Shaikh, MD is a long-established internist in Gilbert. She has been practicing since 2013 — over 27 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, mood disorders, and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 81.49/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in Arizona
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 62% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 385 Internal Medicine providers in AZSee all Internal Medicine in Gilbert27+ years experienceNPI since 2013

Older · 2913dNPPES updated 2018-06-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2946 E. Banner Gateway Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Fax: (480) 256-4683
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Arizona, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

81.49/100

Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.1 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

48.94%

Arizona avg: 6.7 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+43.8 pts)

48.94% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

93.3%

Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)

Better than 80% of reporting doctors in Arizona

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

106

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

131

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,085

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $49k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+10%)59%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+36%)57%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+12%)44%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+10%)44%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+7%)41%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 27 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2940 E. Banner Gateway Drive Suite 450, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 100090

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Ayesha Shaikh

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Ayesha Shaikh for blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Gilbert required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ayesha Shaikh

Dr. Shaikh is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Gilbert, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (480) 256-6444.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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