MICHAEL JAMES QAQISH
NPI 1548657596
Surgery - Vascular Surgery in Allentown, PA

Active since April 16, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.64/100
CMS Quality Rating
1648 HAMILTON ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18102(484) 526-7800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 10, 2025, Jun 18, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Michael James Qaqish NPPES

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

MICHAEL JAMES QAQISH (NPI 1548657596) is an individual vascular surgery provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD466506) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Luke's Warren Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548657596
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0129X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL JAMES QAQISH
Location Address1648 HAMILTON STAllentown, PA 18102-5054
Mailing Address801 Ostrum StBethlehem, PA 18015-1000 · (484) 503-8281
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateApril 16, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 10, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 10, 2025
✔ NPI 1548657596 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Vascular SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0129X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD466506
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 28208078 (PA)
1648 HAMILTON ST, Allentown, PA 18102

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1360 W Ruddle StCoaldale, PA 18218-1027 · Phone (484) 526-7800
Location 2801 Ostrum StBethlehem, PA 18015-1000 · Phone (484) 526-7800

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted 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

Michael James Qaqish 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 ID3173907458
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220906001853, I20220914002111
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Qaqish reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
322 S 17TH ST
Allentown, PA 18104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Lukes Physician Group Inc
  • 2,851 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
511 E 3RD ST STE 202
Bethlehem, PA 18015
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 318 clinicians in this Medicare group
Colon & Rectal Surgery
123 ROSEBERRY ST
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Lukes Warren Physician Group PC
  • 528 clinicians in this Medicare group
Specialist
100 PARAMOUNT BLVD
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 953 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 14

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.

Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 93880
An ultrasound of the head and neck blood flow is a safe, non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of blood vessels. It helps detect abnormalities like blockages or clots, ensuring optimal blood flow.
332 services327 patients
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 93971
This is a non-invasive procedure using sound waves to visualize veins in an arm or leg. It involves applying gentle pressure and performing certain movements. It helps identify any abnormal blood flow or clots, ensuring vascular health.
294 services289 patients
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 93922
An ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your arteries. It helps in checking blood flow, identifying blockages, or detecting other abnormalities in your arteries.
241 services232 patients
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 93925
An ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses high-frequency sound waves to capture live images from inside your body, specifically your leg arteries or grafts. This helps in detecting any blockages or abnormalities.
202 services196 patients
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 93970
An ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your veins. This helps identify blood clots or other vein problems. During the procedure, pressure is applied to the veins and certain movements are performed to assess blood flow.
186 services185 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.
168 services129 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

St Luke's Warren Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Phillipsburg, NJ
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310060
Location185 Roseberry StPhillipsburg, NJ 08865 · Warren County
Emergency services

St Lukes Quakertown Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Quakertown, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390035
Location3000 St. Luke's DriveQuakertown, PA 18951 · Bucks County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem

Acute Care Hospitals · Bethlehem, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390049
Location801 Ostrum StreetBethlehem, PA 18015 · Northampton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Grand View Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Sellersville, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number390057
Location700 Lawn AvenueSellersville, PA 18960 · Bucks County
Emergency services

St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Coaldale, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390183
Location360 W Ruddle StreetCoaldale, PA 18218 · Schuylkill County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18102 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

95.64/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.57
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

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

Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
1648 HAMILTON ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Nurse Practitioner
1648 HAMILTON ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1648 HAMILTON ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1648 HAMILTON ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1648 HAMILTON ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1648 HAMILTON ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Nurse Practitioner
1648 HAMILTON ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Physician Assistant
1648 HAMILTON ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102

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 Michael Qaqish's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Qaqish is 1548657596. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2015.

Where is Michael Qaqish located?

Michael Qaqish practices at 1648 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18102. The listed phone number is (484) 526-7800.

What is Michael Qaqish's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Vascular Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0129X.

Is Michael Qaqish enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Michael Qaqish's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Qaqish reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: St. Luke's Physician Group, Inc. (Allentown, PA), Star Community Health, Inc (Bethlehem, PA), St. Luke's Warren Physician Group, PC (Phillipsburg, NJ) and Gslpg, Inc (Orwigsburg, PA). 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 Michael Qaqish's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michael Qaqish accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Michael Qaqish 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 Michael Qaqish affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Qaqish is affiliated with St Luke's Warren Hospital, St Lukes Quakertown Hospital, St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem, Grand View Health and St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Qaqish was last updated on November 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.