Nicholas J Shaheen, MD

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Nicholas J Shaheen is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Chapel Hill, NC with over 36 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(919) 966-4996Chapel Hill, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

With over 36 years in internal medicine, Nicholas J Shaheen, MD is a long-established gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill. Trained at University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (class of 1990), he has been practicing for over 36 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 92 Internal Medicine providers in NCSee all Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill36+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6895dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-0001

Fax: (919) 843-5515
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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
75%

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

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Ischemic Heart Disease
42%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Diabetes
37%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Mood Disorders
25%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

COPD
24%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

Depression
24%

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

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. Graduated medical school · 1990

    University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine

  2. 36 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RG0100X

Education & Training

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (Class of 1990)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

143 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516-2539

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Nicholas J Shaheen

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Nicholas J Shaheen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chapel Hill required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Nicholas J Shaheen

Dr. Shaheen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chapel Hill, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 966-4996.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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