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DR. AZAM GHAFOOR M.D.
NPI 1811239759
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Bethesda, MD

Active since March 18, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.79/100
CMS Quality Rating
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, BETHESDA, MD 20814(301) 896-3880(301) 897-1358 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 13, 2025, Aug 25, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Azam Ghafoor M.d. NPPES

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

DR. AZAM GHAFOOR M.D. (NPI 1811239759) is an individual medical oncology provider in Bethesda, Maryland, licensed in New York (340406) and active in the NPI registry since March 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Suburban Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Buffalo.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811239759
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RX0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. AZAM GHAFOORCredential: M.D.
Location Address8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RDBethesda, MD 20814-1422
Mailing Address6201 Greenleigh AveMiddle River, MD 21220-2004 · (410) 933-0000
Phone(301) 896-3880
Fax(301) 897-1358
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMarch 18, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 13, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 13, 2025
✔ NPI 1811239759 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Medical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RX0202X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 340406
Definition
An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License D0081475 (MD)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License D0081475 (MD)
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, Bethesda, MD 20814
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1100 High StBuffalo, NY 14203-1126 · Phone (765) 476-6179

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

Dr. Azam Ghafoor 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 ID9638302425
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251114002047
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

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.

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.
65 services65 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Suburban Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bethesda, MD
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210022
Location8600 Old Georgetown RoadBethesda, MD 20814 · Montgomery County
Emergency services

Kaleida Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Buffalo, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330005
Location100 High StreetBuffalo, NY 14210 · Erie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20814 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
$194.86 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $48.71 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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.

86.79/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality86.46
Promoting Interoperability97
Improvement Activities40
Cost72

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.

CARLOS MANUEL CAMPA MALDONADO
Plastic Surgery
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 896-2578
DR. KEITH A HORVATH M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 896-7610
MRS. DINA L GALITZ NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 896-2654
SPAA
General Acute Care Hospital
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, SUBURBAN HOSPITAL
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 896-3100
SHEILA RAO PA
Physician Assistant
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 896-2578
AMY ELIZABETH MCKEE M.D.
Emergency Medicine (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 896-3054
MR. CHRISTIAN PELTE M.D.
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 896-3990
SUSAN CECILIA MORENO RPA-C
Physician Assistant
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 896-7500

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 Azam Ghafoor's NPI number?

The NPI number for Azam Ghafoor is 1811239759. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 18, 2013.

Where is Azam Ghafoor located?

Azam Ghafoor practices at 8600 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814. The listed phone number is (301) 896-3880.

What is Azam Ghafoor's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RX0202X.

Is Azam Ghafoor enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Azam Ghafoor 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 Azam Ghafoor affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Azam Ghafoor is affiliated with Suburban Hospital and Kaleida Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Azam Ghafoor was last updated on November 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.