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JAAFAR ALWARD MD
NPI 1821625328
Internal Medicine in Pottstown, PA

Active since March 25, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1600 E HIGH ST, POTTSTOWN, PA 19464(610) 327-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 22, 2024, Mar 25, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Jaafar Alward Md NPPES

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

JAAFAR ALWARD MD (NPI 1821625328) is an individual internal medicine provider in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD481502) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Reading Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821625328
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameJAAFAR ALWARDCredential: MD
Location Address1600 E HIGH STPottstown, PA 19464-5008
Mailing AddressPo Box 13579Reading, PA 19612-3579
Phone(610) 327-7000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMarch 25, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 22, 2024
✔ NPI 1821625328 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD481502
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1600 E HIGH ST, Pottstown, PA 19464
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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

Jaafar Alward 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 ID4688033657
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230710000113
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 3

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 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.
451 services196 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.
213 services203 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.
139 services68 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Reading Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · West Reading, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390044
Location420 S 5th AvenueWest Reading, PA 19611 · Berks County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Pottstown Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Pottstown, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390123
Location1600 East High StreetPottstown, PA 19464 · Montgomery County
Emergency services

Phoenixville Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Phoenixville, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number390127
Location140 Nutt RoadPhoenixville, PA 19460 · Chester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19464 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
$137.17 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $34.29 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.21 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $26.30 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
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.

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.

POTTSTOWN CLINIC COMPANY LLC
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1600 E HIGH ST
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
Montgomery County (610) 327-7500
ANIL KUMAR BHARDWAJ M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1600 E HIGH ST, RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
Montgomery County (610) 327-7282
DR. CHARU THAKRAL M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1600 E HIGH ST
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
Montgomery County (610) 327-7111
MR. JEROME WEBER CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1600 E HIGH ST
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
Montgomery County (610) 327-7000
KANICA YASHI
Internal Medicine
1600 E HIGH ST
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
Montgomery County (610) 327-7000
ANDREW CHINOFSKY CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1600 E HIGH ST
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
Montgomery County (610) 327-7000
POTTSTOWN HOSPITAL, LLC
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
1600 E HIGH ST
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
Montgomery County (610) 327-7000
LEE S ZELLEY M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1600 E HIGH ST
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
Montgomery County (610) 327-7000

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 Jaafar Alward's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jaafar Alward is 1821625328. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2020.

Where is Jaafar Alward located?

Jaafar Alward practices at 1600 E High St, Pottstown, PA 19464. The listed phone number is (610) 327-7000.

What is Jaafar Alward's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Jaafar Alward enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jaafar Alward 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 Jaafar Alward affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jaafar Alward is affiliated with Reading Hospital, Pottstown Hospital and Phoenixville Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jaafar Alward was last updated on August 22, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.