DR. THAMER ROBERT QAQISH MD
NPI 1073953006
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Buffalo, NY

Q: What is Thamer Qaqish's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thamer Qaqish is 1073953006. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2013.

Q: What is Thamer Qaqish's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thamer Qaqish was last updated on January 12, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since July 05, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

90.03/100

CMS Quality Rating

462 GRIDER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215(716) 898-3948(716) 961-6969 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 12, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 12, 2022, Aug 26, 2021, Jun 21, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dr. Thamer Robert Qaqish Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. THAMER ROBERT QAQISH MD (NPI 1073953006) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (309863) and active in the NPI registry since July 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Erie County Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073953006

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. THAMER ROBERT QAQISHCredential: MD

Location Address462 GRIDER STBuffalo, NY 14215-3098

Mailing Address462 Grider StBuffalo, NY 14215-3098 · (716) 898-3948 · Fax (716) 961-6969

Phone(716) 898-3948

Fax(716) 961-6969

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateJuly 5, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 12, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 12, 2022

✔ NPI 1073953006 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 309863

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License P28805 (MD)

462 GRIDER ST, Buffalo, NY 14215

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Thamer Robert Qaqish Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9537398771

PECOS Enrollment IDI20210624002020

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

17 services15 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

17 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Erie County Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Buffalo, NY

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number330219

Location462 Grider StreetBuffalo, NY 14215 · Erie County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14215 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$166.88 typical visit price

range $54.87 – $166.88

Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$68.57 typical visit price

range $17.54 – $136.14

Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

90.03/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

83.88

Improvement Activities

Cost

63.01

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MR. V. THOMAS CHAPIN PMHNP

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)

462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215

Erie County (716) 898-3000

DR. JOHN JACOB HANNIBAL IV M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215

Erie County (716) 898-4226

HMB PHARMACY MANAGEMENT LLC

Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)

462 GRIDER ST, DRIVEWAY 3
BUFFALO, NY 14215

Erie County (716) 332-2866

SARAH MARIE THOMPSON PA-C

Physician Assistant

462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215

Erie County (716) 698-5375

MATTHEW GARRETT ALBEN DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215

Erie County (716) 898-5053

DANNY ISSAM BELMONA MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215

Erie County (716) 898-3000

ALEXANDRA VAZQUEZ AGACNP

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215

Erie County (716) 898-3000

MR. KENNETH L DZIALAK COTA

Occupational Therapy Assistant

462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215

Erie County (716) 898-3575

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Thamer Qaqish's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thamer Qaqish is 1073953006. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2013.

Where is Thamer Qaqish located?

Thamer Qaqish practices at 462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215. The listed phone number is (716) 898-3948.

What is Thamer Qaqish's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Thamer Qaqish enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thamer Qaqish is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Thamer Qaqish affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Thamer Qaqish is affiliated with Erie County Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thamer Qaqish was last updated on January 12, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.