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Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD

(62 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

King Edward Medical University

Professional interests include: colorectal cancer screening

801 Broadway N
Fargo, ND 58102

(701) 234-2000

Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD is a gastroenterologist in Grand Forks, ND specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from King Edward Medical University. Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD is affiliated with Sanford Health.

Office Locations

1000 South Columbia Road
Grand Forks, ND 58201

(701) 780-5000

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3000 32nd Avenue S
Fargo, ND 58103

(701) 364-8000

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Sanford Health

321 Eighth Avenue N.
Fargo, ND 58102

(701) 234-2525

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5225 23rd Avenue S
Fargo, ND 58104

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801 Broadway N
Fargo, ND 58102

(701) 234-2000

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

biopsy

colonoscopy with endoscopic mucosal resection

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

EGD with pyloric dilation

endoscopic ultrasound with fine needle aspiration

gastrointestinal procedures

hydrogen breath test

methane breath test

minimally invasive procedures

removal of lesion

By Affordability:

colonoscopy with endoscopic mucosal resection

endoscopic mucosal resection

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within North Dakota, Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD performed more biopsy, colonoscopy with endoscopic mucosal resection, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, EGD with pyloric dilation, endoscopic ultrasound with fine needle aspiration, gastrointestinal procedures, hydrogen breath test, methane breath test, minimally invasive procedures, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for colonoscopy with endoscopic mucosal resection, and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

EGD with esophageal dilation

esophageal balloon dilation

esophageal dilation

In 2023, Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD performed more EGD with esophageal dilation, esophageal balloon dilation, and esophageal dilation procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within North Dakota.

Top 25%

By Volume:

colonoscopy with lesion removal

EGD with endoscopic ultrasound

endoscopic ultrasound

therapeutic ERCP

In 2012, Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD performed more colonoscopy with lesion removal, EGD with endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), and therapeutic ERCP procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within North Dakota.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Grand Forks, ND during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	61
gastrointestinal procedures	74
hospital care	90
inpatient care	90
minimally invasive procedures	74
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	61

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	22
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Grand Forks, ND during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	35
diagnostic procedures	212
doctor visit	59
gastrointestinal procedures	279
hospital care	172
image guided procedures	35
inpatient care	172
minimally invasive procedures	279
minor procedures	35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	212
ultrasound (sonogram)	50

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	46
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Grand Forks, ND during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
diagnostic procedures	257
doctor visit	47
gastrointestinal procedures	346
hospital care	183
image guided procedures	25
inpatient care	183
minimally invasive procedures	346
minor procedures	25
preventive care	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	257
stent placement (stenting)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	369
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	58
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Grand Forks, ND during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	38
balloon dilation	21
diagnostic procedures	458
doctor visit	166
esophageal dilation	21
gastrointestinal procedures	613
image guided procedures	38
minimally invasive procedures	613
minor procedures	38
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	473
stent placement (stenting)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	79

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	28
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Grand Forks, ND during 2020 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	42
balloon dilation	48
diagnostic procedures	605
doctor visit	183
esophageal dilation	48
foreign body removal	20
gastrointestinal procedures	946
image guided procedures	42
liver imaging	13
minimally invasive procedures	946
minor procedures	42
pyloric dilation	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	655
stent placement (stenting)	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	95

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	292

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	485
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	48
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Grand Forks, ND during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	44
balloon dilation	52
diagnostic procedures	703
doctor visit	182
esophageal dilation	52
foreign body removal	20
gastrointestinal procedures	949
image guided procedures	44
injections	12
minimally invasive procedures	964
minor procedures	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	730
stent placement (stenting)	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	70

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	360

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	565
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	50
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Grand Forks, ND during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	50
balloon dilation	103
diagnostic procedures	677
doctor visit	161
esophageal dilation	103
foreign body removal	22
gastrointestinal procedures	1090
hydrogen breath test	13
image guided procedures	50
methane breath test	13
minimally invasive procedures	1114
minor procedures	50
pyloric dilation	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	730
stent placement (stenting)	48
ultrasound (sonogram)	83

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	245
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	545
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	50
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Grand Forks, ND were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

aspiration	39
balloon dilation	56
diagnostic procedures	424
doctor visit	133
esophageal dilation	56
foreign body removal	20
gastrointestinal procedures	613
hospital care	148
hydrogen breath test	13
image guided procedures	39
injections	12
inpatient care	148
liver imaging	13
methane breath test	13
minimally invasive procedures	619
minor procedures	39
preventive care	14
pyloric dilation	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	445
stent placement (stenting)	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	67

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	403
Native American / Alaskan Native	12
Hispanic	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	115
85 and over	43
Less than 65	73
65 to 74	206

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD From 2016 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	16
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD graduated from King Edward Medical University. He completed residency at Harlem Hospital Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology and has a state license in North Dakota.

Medical School: King Edward Medical University

Residency: Harlem Hospital Center

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology

Licensed In: North Dakota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sanford Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 62 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Israr Ahmad Sheikh, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Grand Forks, ND.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$3,578 GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES $965	SPYGLASS $925	EXALT Model D $549	GENERAL PULMONARY $546	EXALT $294	Other $298
Covidien LP	$2,633 Beacon $1,405	PillCam $142	Barrx $50	$1,035
AbbVie, Inc.	$890 Humira $416	Viekira $105	$369
Genentech USA, Inc.	$372 Pegasys $372
Gilead Sciences Inc	$149 Epclusa $126	$23
Other	$499 GI GENIUS $139	Fibroscan $88	STELARA $76	EsophyX $71	Epclusa $48	Other $77

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$4,729
Food and Beverage	$3,315
Education	$76

Biography

Dr. Israr Sheikh's area of specialization is adult gastroenterology. Before completing his residency at Harlem Hospital Center, Dr. Sheikh attended medical school at King Edward Medical University. He has indicated that his clinical interests include colorectal cancer screening. Dr. Sheikh's patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He has received professional recognition including the following: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons at Harlem Hospital Center Best Resident Award and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons at Harlem Hospital Center Intern of the Year. Dr. Sheikh (or staff) speaks Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi. Dr. Sheikh is affiliated with Sanford Medical Center Fargo.