Khalid M Shirif, M.D.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Surgery

Khalid M Shirif is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Gilbert, AZ with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: FAMILY PRACTICE, GENERAL PRACTICE, GERIATRIC MEDICINE

(480) 268-2670Gilbert, AZ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Khalid M Shirif, M.D. runs an independent hospice and palliative medicine specialist practice in Gilbert, AZ. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. A surgeon with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 23% of reporting doctors in Arizona
  • Uses generic medications more than 26% of reporting doctors in Arizona
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
29+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5857dNPPES updated 2010-05-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

105 N Pasadena St, Gilbert, AZ 85233-5013

Fax: (480) 268-2671
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

4.25%

Arizona avg: 6.7 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)

4.25% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

83.3%

Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.5 pts)

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

Prescription Recipients

71

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

636

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $80k

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.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1997

    University of Minnesota Medical School

  2. 29 years in practice

    Experienced

SurgeryHospice and Palliative Medicine in GilbertAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A surgeon with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Taxonomy: 2086H0002X

Education & Training

University of Minnesota Medical School (Class of 1997)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 011309

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Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Khalid M Shirif

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Khalid M Shirif for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — 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 Khalid M Shirif

NPI records show Dr. Shirif as active with telehealth listed in Gilbert, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (480) 268-2670.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.

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