BASSAM TAHIR CHOUDHRY M.D, M.P.H
NPI 1477833028
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Tucson, AZ

Q: What is Bassam Choudhry's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bassam Choudhry is 1477833028. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 26, 2011.

Q: What is Bassam Choudhry's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bassam Choudhry was last updated on May 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months 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 August 26, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

92.29/100

CMS Quality Rating

6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD, TUCSON, AZ 85741(520) 742-9000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Bassam Tahir Choudhry M.d, M.p.h NPPES

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

BASSAM TAHIR CHOUDHRY M.D, M.P.H (NPI 1477833028) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in Alabama (MD.38735) and active in the NPI registry since August 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Derby, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477833028

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X

Provider Legal NameBASSAM TAHIR CHOUDHRYCredential: M.D, M.P.H

Location Address6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVDTucson, AZ 85741-3529

Mailing AddressPo Box 11407, Dept# 5839Birmingham, AL 35660-5839 · (256) 320-5019 · Fax (256) 978-5769

Phone(520) 742-9000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010

Enumeration DateAugust 26, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateMay 2, 2025

NPPES CertifiedMay 2, 2025

✔ NPI 1477833028 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RP1001X

License✔ Licensed in AL · MD.38735

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 65859 (AZ)

6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD, Tucson, AZ 85741

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1130 Division StDerby, CT 06418-1326 · Phone (203) 732-7327

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Oscar Health Plan, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Bassam Tahir Choudhry M.d, M.p.h 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 ID7810247772

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220321001268

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Bassam Choudhry reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Northwest Hbp Medical Services LLC

Same address

Emergency Medicine

6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD
Tucson, AZ 85741

Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
664 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1407353006 (520) 229-2657

Sound Physicians Intensivists Of Arizona, Inc

6.4 mi

Internal Medicine

1601 W SAINT MARYS RD
Tucson, AZ 85745

Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
66 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1962944702 (520) 872-3000

Banner Hospital Based Physicians Arizona LLC

70 mi

Multi-Specialty

37000 N GANTZEL RD
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140

Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
1,081 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1275889891 (480) 543-2034

Banner - University Hospital Based Physicians LLC

101 mi

General Acute Care Hospital

2901 N CENTRAL AVE STE 160
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
728 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1750751566 (602) 747-4000

NW Alabama Practice Management, LLC

1,353 mi

Internal Medicine

1120 S JACKSON HWY, SUITE 206
Sheffield, AL 35660

Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
19 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1083937452 (256) 386-5898

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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 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.

314 services217 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.

203 services201 patients

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.

46 services37 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.

42 services41 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

34 services34 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85741 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

$127.71 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$98.00 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

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.

92.29/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

66.94

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers30 claims30 services$17.22 avg. paid by Medicare

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466

DME-Other DME · category DE005N

1 supplier40 claims40 services$776.05 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

4 suppliers100 claims100 services$98.73 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

4 suppliers59 claims59 services$34.81 avg. paid by Medicare

Levalbuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 0.5 mg J7614

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

1 supplier13 claims1,222 services$0.05 avg. paid by Medicare

Ipratropium bromide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, per milligram J7644

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

1 supplier12 claims348 services$0.16 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.

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