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BASHAR H. H. ABUQAYAS MD
NPI 1710474259
Hospitalist in Iowa City, IA

Active since April 19, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
200 HAWKINS DR, SE 636 GH, UIHC-INTERNAL MEDICINE, IOWA CITY, IA 52242(319) 356-4019 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2018, Apr 19, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Bashar H. H. Abuqayas Md NPPES

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

BASHAR H. H. ABUQAYAS MD (NPI 1710474259) is an individual hospitalist provider in Iowa City, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-45163) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710474259
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameBASHAR H. H. ABUQAYASCredential: MD
Location Address200 HAWKINS DR, SE 636 GH, UIHC-INTERNAL MEDICINEIowa City, IA 52242
Mailing Address200 Hawkins Dr, Se 636 Gh, Uihc-internal MedicineIowa City, IA 52242 · (319) 356-4019
Phone(319) 356-4019
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateApril 17, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1710474259 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · MD-45163
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
200 HAWKINS DR, SE 636 GH, Iowa City, IA 52242
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica, Sanford Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Bashar H. H. Abuqayas 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 ID3375899354
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180705000833
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 7

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 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.
327 services121 patients
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.
85 services53 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
69 services68 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
53 services52 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
44 services23 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.
34 services32 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Iowa City, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number160058
Location200 Hawkins DriveIowa City, IA 52242 · Johnson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 52242 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
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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.

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 Bashar Abuqayas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bashar Abuqayas is 1710474259. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2018.

Where is Bashar Abuqayas located?

Bashar Abuqayas practices at 200 Hawkins Dr, SE 636 Gh Uihc-Internal Medicine, Iowa City, IA 52242. The listed phone number is (319) 356-4019.

What is Bashar Abuqayas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Bashar Abuqayas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bashar Abuqayas 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.

What insurance does Bashar Abuqayas accept?

Health plans from Medica and Sanford Health Plan list Bashar Abuqayas 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 Bashar Abuqayas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bashar Abuqayas is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bashar Abuqayas was last updated on April 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.