ALAA ATFEH M.D.
NPI 1447680111
Family Medicine in Othello, WA
Active since November 17, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
About Alaa Atfeh M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
ALAA ATFEH M.D. (NPI 1447680111) is an individual family medicine provider in Othello, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60452134) and active in the NPI registry since November 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Samaritan Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2006).
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1447680111
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameALAA ATFEHCredential: M.D.
Location Address1515 E COLUMBIA STOthello, WA 99344-1846
Mailing Address1515 E Columbia StOthello, WA 99344-1846 · (509) 488-5256 · Fax (509) 488-9939
Phone(509) 488-5256
Fax(509) 488-9939
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateNovember 17, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 17, 2020
✔ NPI 1447680111 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses
★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD60452134
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
1515 E COLUMBIA ST, Othello, WA 99344
Other Identifiers 1
Medicaid2037066WA
Accepted Insurance
The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.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
Alaa Atfeh M.d. 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 ID8022233816
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140711000637
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 3
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.
Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine 77080
A DXA bone density measurement is a simple, quick, and non-invasive procedure that assesses the strength of your bones. This test uses X-rays to measure the amount of minerals, mainly calcium, in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps in early detection of osteoporosis or other bone diseases.
21 services21 patients
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0444
An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.
19 services19 patients
X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046
A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.
15 services13 patients
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Samaritan Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Moses Lake, WAOwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number500033
Location801 East Wheeler RoadMoses Lake, WA 98837 · Grant County
Emergency services Birthing friendly
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Richland, WAOwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500058
Location888 Swift BlvdRichland, WA 99352 · Benton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly
Othello Community Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · Othello, WAOwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number501318
Location315 North 14th AvenueOthello, WA 99344 · Adams County
Emergency services
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99344 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
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.
Reported Quality Measures
Appropriate Testing for Children with Pharyngitis
Percentage of children 3-18 years of age who were diagnosed with pharyngitis, ordered an antibiotic and received a group A streptococcus (strep) test for the episode
9%33 patients
Appropriate Treatment for Children with Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
Percentage of children 3 months-18 years of age who were diagnosed with upper respiratory infection (URI) and were not dispensed an antibiotic prescription on or three days after the episode
84%177 patients
Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
53%187 patients3/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
68%489 patients
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
31%490 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
Depression Utilization of the PHQ-9 Tool
The percentage of patients age 18 and older with the diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia who have a completed PHQ-9 during each applicable 4 month period in which there was a qualifying visit
Patients 4MonthsOfEnd: 46% · 74 patients
Patients 4MonthsOfStart: 56% · 55 patients
58%66 patients
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
43%235 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Foot Exam
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year
29%235 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
93%235 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
98%2,353 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
98%4,571 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
4%218 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
0%758 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
96%2,132 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
11%3,262 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
73%219 patients4/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
49%1,384 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
25%1,029 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
28%1,621 patients2/55-star benchmark: 96%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 99% · 554 patients
Patients tobacco: 98% · 553 patients
78%37 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
89%3,262 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
0%3,262 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Percentage of the following patients - all considered at high risk of cardiovascular events - who were prescribed or were on statin therapy during the measurement period: - Adults aged >= 21 years who were previously diagnosed with or currently have an active…
70%174 patients3/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 7% · 219 patients
23%219 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
1%3,262 patients
Weight Assessment and Counseling for Nutrition and Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents
Percentage of patients 3-17 years of age who had an outpatient visit with a Primary Care Physician (PCP) or Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) and who had evidence of the following during the measurement period. Three rates are reported.
Patients nutrition: 30% · 1,052 patients
Patients physicalActivity: 43% · 1,052 patients
100%1,052 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers33 claims81 services$4.73 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
2 suppliers15 claims26 services$0.79 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$16.48 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers30 claims30 services$96.70 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.
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
1515 E COLUMBIA ST
OTHELLO, WA 99344
OTHELLO, WA 99344
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1515 E COLUMBIA ST
OTHELLO, WA 99344
OTHELLO, WA 99344
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 Alaa Atfeh's NPI number?
The NPI number for Alaa Atfeh is 1447680111. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 17, 2013.
Where is Alaa Atfeh located?
Alaa Atfeh practices at 1515 E Columbia St, Othello, WA 99344. The listed phone number is (509) 488-5256.
What is Alaa Atfeh's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.
Is Alaa Atfeh enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Alaa Atfeh 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 Alaa Atfeh accept?
Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Alaa Atfeh 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 Alaa Atfeh affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Alaa Atfeh is affiliated with Samaritan Hospital, Kadlec Regional Medical Center and Othello Community Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Alaa Atfeh was last updated on February 17, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.
# Alaa Atfeh, M.D. · NPI 1447680111
Family Medicine physician in Othello, Washington. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since November 17, 2013.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1447680111 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** November 17, 2013
- **Primary specialty:** Family Medicine · taxonomy 207Q00000X
- **State license:** MD60452134 (Washington)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1515 E COLUMBIA ST, Othello, WA 99344-1846
- **Phone:** (509) 488-5256 · **Fax:** (509) 488-9939
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2006
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** February 17, 2020
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 2037066 (WA)
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