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DR. ABDULQWAI NASSER RASHED M.D.
NPI 1497047393
Internal Medicine in Buffalo, NY

Active since May 10, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.27/100
CMS Quality Rating
85 HIGH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14203(716) 630-1000(716) 630-1348 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 9, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Abdulqwai Nasser Rashed M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ABDULQWAI NASSER RASHED M.D. (NPI 1497047393) is an individual internal medicine provider in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (271732) and active in the NPI registry since May 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Erie County Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Jamestown.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497047393
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ABDULQWAI NASSER RASHEDCredential: M.D.
Location Address85 HIGH STBuffalo, NY 14203-1149
Mailing Address425 Essjay Rd Ste 170Williamsville, NY 14221-8235 · (716) 630-1219 · Fax (716) 817-1726
Phone(716) 630-1000
Fax(716) 630-1348
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMay 10, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 9, 2021
NPPES CertifiedDecember 9, 2021
✔ NPI 1497047393 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 271732
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
85 HIGH ST, Buffalo, NY 14203
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1207 Foote AveJamestown, NY 14701-7077 · Phone (716) 664-8591

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

Dr. Abdulqwai Nasser Rashed 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 ID7618196460
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140910001171
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Abdulqwai Rashed reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo
4.5 mi
Rehabilitation Unit
565 ABBOTT RD
Buffalo, NY 14220
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 499 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659310605 (716) 826-7000
Apogee Medical Group, New York, PC
1,894 mi
Internal Medicine
15059 N SCOTTSDALE ROAD, SUITE 600
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 354 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841520236 (602) 778-3600

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 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.

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.
76 services75 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.
40 services40 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo

Acute Care Hospitals · Buffalo, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330279
Location565 Abbott RoadBuffalo, NY 14220 · Erie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14203 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

91.27/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.6
Improvement Activities40
Cost85.96

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.

ERIN B MIDDLER P.A.
Physician Assistant
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 862-1969
AKHIL MOGALAPALLI
Internal Medicine
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 630-1000
DR. ALEC G MILLER MD
Internal Medicine
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 630-1000
BETHANY MCCLINSEY PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 857-8607
RACHEL ELIZABETH HORVATH PA-C
Physician Assistant
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 630-1000
DR. JORDAN CINQUINO D.O
Internal Medicine
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 630-1000
DR. JEFFREY JOHN LACH DO
Hospitalist
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 630-1000
MR. VICTOR LEE SANDERS MD
Hospitalist
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 630-1000

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 Abdulqwai Rashed's NPI number?

The NPI number for Abdulqwai Rashed is 1497047393. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2011.

Where is Abdulqwai Rashed located?

Abdulqwai Rashed practices at 85 High St, Buffalo, NY 14203. The listed phone number is (716) 630-1000.

What is Abdulqwai Rashed's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Abdulqwai Rashed enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Abdulqwai Rashed 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Abdulqwai Rashed's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Abdulqwai Rashed reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo (Buffalo, NY) and Apogee Medical Group, New York, PC (Scottsdale, AZ). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Abdulqwai Rashed's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Abdulqwai Rashed affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Abdulqwai Rashed is affiliated with Erie County Medical Center and Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Abdulqwai Rashed was last updated on December 9, 2021. 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.