ATIF GHAFFAR
NPI 1679159107
Neurological Surgery in New Orleans, LA

Active since March 23, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
55.44/100
CMS Quality Rating
1542 TULANE AVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112(504) 568-4081 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, Jun 5, 2026, Aug 16, 2023 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2021).

About Atif Ghaffar NPPES

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

ATIF GHAFFAR (NPI 1679159107) is an individual neurological surgery provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (337667) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679159107
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207T00000X
Provider Legal NameATIF GHAFFAR
Location Address1542 TULANE AVENew Orleans, LA 70112-2865
Mailing Address1542 Tulane Ave, Rm 762New Orleans, LA 70112-2865 · (504) 568-4081
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of TechnologyGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20267 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1679159107 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207T00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 337667
Definition
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X · License 337667 (LA)
Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License 337667 (LA)
1542 TULANE AVE, New Orleans, LA 70112

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

Atif Ghaffar 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 ID8527469444
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230905003541
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 Atif Ghaffar reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Specialist
1415 TULANE AVE
New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1245434224 (Louisiana)
  • 851 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
3908 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD, SUITE 5
Metairie, LA 70002
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 209 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
4055 VALLEY VIEW LN STE 700
Dallas, TX 75244
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 439 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.

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
$69.44 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $17.36 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

55.44/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality49.55
Improvement Activities40
Cost43.96

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.

Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
1542 TULANE AVE, BOX T4M-2
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
1542 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1542 TULANE AVE, RM 442 MAIL BOX T4M-2
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1542 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1542 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1542 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1542 TULANE AVE, RADIOLOGY, ROOM 353
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1542 TULANE AVE, RM. 331
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

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 Atif Ghaffar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Atif Ghaffar is 1679159107. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2021.

Where is Atif Ghaffar located?

Atif Ghaffar practices at 1542 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112. The listed phone number is (504) 568-4081.

What is Atif Ghaffar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Is Atif Ghaffar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Atif Ghaffar 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 Atif Ghaffar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Atif Ghaffar reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund (New Orleans, LA), Rapid Urgent Care, Inc (Metairie, LA) and Signify Health, LLC (Dallas, 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 Atif Ghaffar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Atif Ghaffar accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana and UnitedHealthcare list Atif Ghaffar 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Atif Ghaffar was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.