Saira Zafar Sheikh, M.D.

Internal Medicine

Saira Zafar Sheikh is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Chapel Hill, NC with over 23 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(919) 966-4191Chapel Hill, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Saira Zafar Sheikh, M.D. practices as part of a group internist practice in Chapel Hill, NC. She has been in practice for 23+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).

1 of 688 Internal Medicine providers in NCSee all Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill23+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 5400dNPPES updated 2011-08-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

6013 Farrington Rd Ste 200 Unc Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27517-8173

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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Arthritis
75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Hypertension
64%

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

High Cholesterol
53%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Mood Disorders
40%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
38%

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

Anxiety Disorders
38%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Osteoporosis
29%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

Chronic Kidney Disease
27%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

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. 23 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

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Saira Zafar Sheikh

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Saira Zafar Sheikh for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — 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 Saira Zafar Sheikh

Dr. Sheikh 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) 966-4191.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

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

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