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DR. ASHAUR AZHAR M.D.
NPI 1558595405
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in New Orleans, LA

Active since May 06, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
88.05/100
CMS Quality Rating
1542 TULANE AVE STE 331-C, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112(504) 568-5031(504) 568-5553 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 10, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 10, 2020, Apr 26, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Ashaur Azhar M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ASHAUR AZHAR M.D. (NPI 1558595405) is an individual infectious disease provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (321531) and active in the NPI registry since May 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Humble.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558595405
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. ASHAUR AZHARCredential: M.D.
Location Address1542 TULANE AVE STE 331-CNew Orleans, LA 70112-2865
Mailing Address1542 Tulane Ave Ste 331-cNew Orleans, LA 70112-2865 · (504) 568-5031 · Fax (504) 568-5553
Phone(504) 568-5031
Fax(504) 568-5553
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMay 6, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 10, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 10, 2020
✔ NPI 1558595405 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 321531
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License R0533 (TX)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 258046-1 (NY), R0533 (TX)
1542 TULANE AVE STE 331-C, New Orleans, LA 70112
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 118951 N Memorial DrHumble, TX 77338-4217 · Phone (281) 540-7700 · Fax (281) 540-7109

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.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

Dr. Ashaur Azhar 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 ID143417980
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200909000041
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Ashaur Azhar reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G
0.3 mi
Clinical Medical Laboratory
1901 PERDIDO STREET
New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 931 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508066283 (504) 568-6038
Infectious Disease Associates
7.4 mi
Specialist
4315 HOUMA BLVD STE 305
Metairie, LA 70006
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1770513749 (504) 455-4622
Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas, PLLC
312 mi
Internal Medicine
18951 N MEMORIAL DR
Humble, TX 77338
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,009 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629307095 (281) 540-7700

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 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.

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.
59 services21 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.
23 services19 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.
18 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

East Jefferson General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Metairie, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190176
Location4200 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70006 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70112 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

88.05/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.6
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.23

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
98%116 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

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 Ashaur Azhar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ashaur Azhar is 1558595405. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 6, 2009.

Where is Ashaur Azhar located?

Ashaur Azhar practices at 1542 Tulane Ave Ste 331-C, New Orleans, LA 70112. The listed phone number is (504) 568-5031.

What is Ashaur Azhar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Ashaur Azhar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ashaur Azhar 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 Ashaur Azhar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ashaur Azhar reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G (New Orleans, LA), Infectious Disease Associates (Metairie, LA) and Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas, PLLC (Humble, TX). 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 Ashaur Azhar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ashaur Azhar accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 2 other insurers list Ashaur Azhar 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 Ashaur Azhar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ashaur Azhar is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ashaur Azhar was last updated on August 10, 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.