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MUHAMMAD WAQAS TAHIR MBBS
NPI 1124523063
Hospitalist in Lexington, KY

Active since March 23, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
800 ROSE ST, LEXINGTON, KY 40536(859) 323-6047(859) 257-3873 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 28, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 28, 2021, Jun 14, 2021, Mar 23, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Muhammad Waqas Tahir Mbbs NPPES

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

MUHAMMAD WAQAS TAHIR MBBS (NPI 1124523063) is an individual hospitalist provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (55397) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124523063
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameMUHAMMAD WAQAS TAHIRCredential: MBBS
Location Address800 ROSE STLexington, KY 40536
Mailing Address301 Holderrieth BlvdTomball, TX 77375-4535 · (346) 218-8893
Phone(859) 323-6047
Fax(859) 257-3873
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJune 28, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 28, 2021
✔ NPI 1124523063 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in KY · 55397✔ Licensed in KY · TP085
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
800 ROSE ST, Lexington, KY 40536
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

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

Muhammad Waqas Tahir Mbbs 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 ID3779837083
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210713003933
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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
163 services53 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
153 services51 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
38 services38 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Kentucky Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lexington, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number180067
Location800 Rose StreetLexington, KY 40536 · Fayette County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40536 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
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Lightweight wheelchair K0003
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$42.64 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

DR. JEREMY WAYNE THACKER M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
800 ROSE ST, HX-302 UKMC
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 257-4457
DR. KIRK PHILLIP HEITMAN M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
800 ROSE ST, MS117
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 257-1446
HARISH RAM MD
Anesthesiology
800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-5956
MS. YVONNE P RICE APRN NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 218-1779
VANESSA D. SMITH MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-6183
JASMINE HOWARD APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
800 ROSE ST, MN604
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-6047
MITCHELL ALEXANDER MIGUEL M.D.
Hospitalist
800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-6047
LEAH RAY YEAGER APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
800 ROSE ST, CC417
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 257-1223

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 Muhammad Tahir's NPI number?

The NPI number for Muhammad Tahir is 1124523063. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2018.

Where is Muhammad Tahir located?

Muhammad Tahir practices at 800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536. The listed phone number is (859) 323-6047.

What is Muhammad Tahir's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Muhammad Tahir enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Muhammad Tahir 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.

What insurance does Muhammad Tahir accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter of Tennessee list Muhammad Tahir as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Muhammad Tahir affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Muhammad Tahir is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Muhammad Tahir was last updated on June 28, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.