SAMEERA HUSAIN M.D.
NPI 1679673578
Dermatology - Dermatopathology in New York, NY

Active since September 22, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
630 W 168TH ST, VC15-207, NEW YORK, NY 10032(212) 305-2155(212) 927-9704 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 8, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Sameera Husain M.d. NPPES

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

SAMEERA HUSAIN M.D. (NPI 1679673578) is an individual dermatopathology provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (190589-1) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with New York-presbyterian Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679673578
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207ND0900X
Provider Legal NameSAMEERA HUSAINCredential: M.D.
Location Address630 W 168TH ST, VC15-207New York, NY 10032-3725
Mailing AddressPo Box 29211New York, NY 10087-9211 · (212) 305-2155 · Fax (212) 927-9704
Fax(212) 927-9704
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateSeptember 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 8, 2016
NPI 1679673578 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyDermatology · DermatopathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ND0900X
License Licensed in NY · 190589-1
Definition
A dermatopathologist has the expertise to diagnose and monitor diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings and smears of skin lesions by means of routine and special (electron and fluorescent) microscopes.
630 W 168TH ST, New York, NY 10032

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINF77364NY
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified80I083NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Sameera Husain 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 ID8123286325
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120220000466
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

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.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
8,550 services5,596 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 88341
Special stained specimen slides are used to analyze tissue in detail. In this process, extra procedures may be needed for a more thorough examination. These involve applying special stains to the tissue on slides, enhancing specific elements for closer study.
385 services96 patients
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 88312
This service involves coloring specimen slides in a special way to help identify organisms. The colors make different parts of the organism stand out. Afterward, a detailed interpretation and report on the findings are provided.
374 services307 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 88342
This procedure involves the use of specially stained slides to examine tissue samples. The initial process involves obtaining a small tissue sample from your body. This sample is then placed on a slide and stained with special dyes to highlight different structures and elements. The stained slide is then examined under a microscope to help diagnose any potential health issues.
290 services253 patients
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 88304
A pathology examination of tissue, moderately low complexity, involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. It helps to identify any abnormal cells or diseases. It's a routine procedure, not complex, and provides crucial insights for your diagnosis.
210 services190 patients
Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 88311
This procedure involves treating tissue samples to remove any calcium, which can interfere with the examination. The tissue is soaked in a special solution that safely dissolves the calcium, leaving the tissue intact for accurate analysis. This helps in making precise diagnoses.
120 services115 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330101
Location525 East 68th StreetNew York, NY 10065 · New York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10032 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
$102.04 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $25.51 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$81.44 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $20.36 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.8
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
630 W 168TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Internal Medicine
630 W 168TH ST, BB 2-239
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
630 W 168TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Physician Assistant
630 W 168TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Hospitalist
630 W 168TH ST, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Dentist (Prosthodontics)
630 W 168TH ST, PH7 - 318 D
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Registered Nurse
630 W 168TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
630 W 168TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10032

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 Sameera Husain's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sameera Husain is 1679673578. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 22, 2006.

Where is Sameera Husain located?

Sameera Husain practices at 630 W 168th St Vc15-207, New York, NY 10032. The listed phone number is (212) 305-2155.

What is Sameera Husain's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology, specializing in Dermatopathology, with taxonomy code 207ND0900X.

Is Sameera Husain enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sameera Husain 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.

Is Sameera Husain affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sameera Husain is affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sameera Husain was last updated on January 8, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.