WAQUAS YAQOOB MD
NPI 1679070270
Anesthesiology in Hartford, CT

Active since April 10, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
78.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
114 WOODLAND ST, HARTFORD, CT 06105(860) 714-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: May 8, 2024, Dec 30, 2022, Jul 9, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Waquas Yaqoob Md NPPES

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

WAQUAS YAQOOB MD (NPI 1679070270) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Hartford, Connecticut, licensed in Florida (ME157109) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Medical Ctr, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679070270
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameWAQUAS YAQOOBCredential: MD
Location Address114 WOODLAND STHartford, CT 06105-1208
Mailing AddressPo Box 100254Gainesville, FL 32610-0254 · (352) 273-6575
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJune 24, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 24, 2026
✔ NPI 1679070270 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME157109✔ Licensed in CT · 76063
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
114 WOODLAND ST, Hartford, CT 06105

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1263 Farmington AveFarmington, CT 06030 · Phone (860) 679-3600
Location 21600 SW Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610-3003 · Phone (352) 273-6575
Location 3300 Community DrManhasset, NY 11030-3816 · Phone (516) 562-0100

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid114741300FL

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

Waquas Yaqoob Md 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 ID7012252489
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231212003774, I20240911002305
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 Waquas Yaqoob reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
114 WOODLAND ST
Hartford, CT 06105
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut and Massachusetts enrollments
  • 302 clinicians in this Medicare group
Surgery
1600 SW ARCHER RD
Gainesville, FL 32610
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 3,324 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 4

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
21 services21 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels 00560
Anesthesia for heart and large blood vessel procedures involves using medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). It helps ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
20 services20 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mercy Medical Ctr

Acute Care Hospitals · Springfield, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220066
Location271 Carew StreetSpringfield, MA 01104 · Hampden County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

78.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality72.54
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.74

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.

Hospitalist
114 WOODLAND ST
HARTFORD, CT 06105
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
114 WOODLAND ST
HARTFORD, CT 06105
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
114 WOODLAND ST
HARTFORD, CT 06105
Clinic/Center (Dental)
114 WOODLAND ST
HARTFORD, CT 06105
Anesthesiology
114 WOODLAND ST
HARTFORD, CT 06105
Anesthesiology
114 WOODLAND ST
HARTFORD, CT 06105
Internal Medicine
114 WOODLAND ST, SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL GROUP INC.
HARTFORD, CT 06105
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
114 WOODLAND ST, WOODLAND ANESTHESIOLOGY ASSOCIATES PC
HARTFORD, CT 06105

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 Waquas Yaqoob's NPI number?

The NPI number for Waquas Yaqoob is 1679070270. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2018.

Where is Waquas Yaqoob located?

Waquas Yaqoob practices at 114 Woodland St, Hartford, CT 06105. The listed phone number is (860) 714-4000.

What is Waquas Yaqoob's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Waquas Yaqoob enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Waquas Yaqoob 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 Waquas Yaqoob's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Waquas Yaqoob reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Woodland Anesthesia Associates PC (Hartford, CT) and Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc (Gainesville, FL). 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 Waquas Yaqoob's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Waquas Yaqoob affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Waquas Yaqoob is affiliated with Mercy Medical Ctr.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Waquas Yaqoob was last updated on June 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.