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Active NPI 1013370162 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Shamsa Baaj , MD

Anesthesiology • Akron, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Shamsa Baaj, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Akron, OH. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2016, Dr. Baaj delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1 AKRON GENERAL AVE.

Dr. Baaj is affiliated with Partners Physician Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1 Akron General Ave

Akron, OH 443072432

Telephone 3303446000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Akron, OH

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs -12.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.5 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
62 Specialists

Practicing in Akron, OH (2153 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
82.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Baaj (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Akron Specialty Average (22.5 Years) 22.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
25 24 $408.48 $71.07
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
17 17 $394.04 $68.53
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra
16 16 $366.20 $63.79
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope
12 12 $870.65 $152.05
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope
12 11 $1040.27 $181.19

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-08-04
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License OH 35.144310

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License IL 125068871

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Partners Physician Group

1 Akron General Ave, Akron, OH 443072432

Phone: 3303845050

Secondary Practice Locations

675 N St Clair St, Galter Pavillion Room 18-200

Chicago, IL 60611

Phone: 3126958630

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Marina Tompkins , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003884362

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Lisa Young

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1013466879
Kevin Wires , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1013547496

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

16 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 04, 2026

Anesthesiology (License #35.144310 in OH)

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Updated Practice Location April 20, 2022

Registered at 1 AKRON GENERAL AVE, AKRON, OH 443072432 (Tel: 3303446000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 20, 2022

Registered at 1 AKRON GENERAL AVE, AKRON, OH 443072432 (Tel: 3303446000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 20, 2022

Recorded as SHAMSA BAAJ, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 13, 2018

Internal Medicine (License #125068871 in IL)

NPI Profile Active August 24, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location August 24, 2017

Registered at 675 N ST CLAIR ST, GALTER PAVILLION ROOM 18-200, CHICAGO, IL 60611 (Tel: (312) 695-8630)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 24, 2017

Registered at 675 N ST CLAIR ST, GALTER PAVILLION ROOM 18-200, CHICAGO, IL 60611 (Tel: (312) 695-8630)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 24, 2017

Recorded as SHAMSA BAAJ

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 24, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI Profile Active June 12, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 12, 2016

Registered at 427 WISCONSIN AVE, OAK PARK, IL 603023606 (Tel: 7738274077)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 12, 2016

Registered at 6161 N HOYNE AVE, APT 404, CHICAGO, IL 606594205 (Tel: 7738274077)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 12, 2016

Recorded as SHAMSA BAAJ

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 12, 2016

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 05, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1013370162
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 05, 2016
Last Update: August 04, 2026
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1 Akron General Ave

Akron, OH 443072432

Phone: 3303446000

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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