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Dr. Showkat Bashir, MD

Gastroenterology
5.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Showkat Bashir, MD

Dr. Showkat Bashir, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Des Moines, IA. They completed their fellowship with Georgetown/Nih University Combined Fellowship

Dr. Bashir works at Mercy Medical Center Des Moines in Des Moines, IA with other offices in Lanham, MD and Bowie, MD. They frequently treat conditions like Hemorrhoids, Hernia and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Anthem, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Bashir's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Select Specialty Hospital-des Moines
    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 358-0011
  2. 2
    Digestive Disease Center
    8116 Good Luck Rd Ste 200, Lanham, MD 20706 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (240) 965-4413
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
  3. 3
    Doctors Community Practices at Bowie
    4000 Mitchellville Rd # 218, Bowie, MD 20716 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (240) 965-4413

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Inova Fairfax Hospital
  • Doctors Community Hospital
  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
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    About Dr. Showkat Bashir, MD

    Specialties
    • Gastroenterology
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1740242106
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Georgetown/Nih University Combined Fellowship
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Nassau University Medical Center
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Showkat Bashir, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Bashir is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Bashir has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Bashir has seen patients for Hemorrhoids, Hernia and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Bashir on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    4 patients have reviewed Dr. Bashir. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Bashir.

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