Summary

Dr. Showkat Bashir is an internal medicine physician with a subspecialty focus in gastroenterology. He earned his medical degree from Government Medical College Srinagar and completed his residency training at Nassau University Medical Center. With over three decades of medical practice, Dr. Bashir brings extensive experience to his patients' care. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Bashir practices at multiple locations across Iowa, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC, with a primary affiliation at Luminis Health Doctors Community Hospital. His clinical expertise includes treating upper gastrointestinal bleeding and iron deficiency anemia. He performs diagnostic procedures such as upper endoscopy and colonoscopy to evaluate digestive health concerns. Patients have given Dr. Bashir an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 32 years of experience
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Nassau University Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 8 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Showkat Bashir has 8 locations

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314

Inova Fairfax Hospital

3300 Gallows RdFalls Church, VA 22042

Luminis Health Doctors Community Hospital

8118 Good Luck RdLanham, MD 20706

Gw Medical Faculty Associates

2150 Pennsylvania Ave NwWashington, DC 20037

Doctors Community Ambulatory Surgery Center At Lanham

8100 Good Luck RdLanham, MD 20706
Mon7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mercyone Gastroenterology Care Clinic Clive

1601 NW 114th St Ste 342Clive, IA 50325
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Select Specialty Hospital Des Moines

1111 6TH AVE FL 4DES MOINES, IA 50314

Meritus Medical Center

11116 Medical Campus RdHagerstown, MD 21742

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Dr. Showkat Bashir, MDDr. Megan J. Romine, DODr. Patrick H. Tracy, DODr. Cory Eldon Shield, DO
Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineHospital Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.7 
4.5 
32 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Des Moines , IADES MOINES , IACedar Rapids , IADes Moines , IA
Med School: Government Medical College Srinagar Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Showkat Bashir

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicare
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - DSNP
  • Maryland Physicians Care
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • MedStar Family Choice
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Priority Partners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Showkat Bashir has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Showkat Bashir has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colitis
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Constipation
  • Diverticulosis
  • Gastroenterology
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Nassau University Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Government Medical College Srinagar in 1995 and GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1994.

NPI Number

Dr. Bashir's NPI number is 1740242106.

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Dr. Showkat Bashir speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Showkat Bashir affiliated with?
Dr. Showkat Bashir is affiliated with Luminis Health Doctors Community Hospital.

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