SAM ABAZA M.D.
NPI 1831148501
Dermatology in Diamond Bar, CA

Active since May 09, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
1111 GRAND AVE STE K, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765(098) 604-2549 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 17, 2025, Sep 10, 2023, Mar 17, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Sam Abaza M.d. NPPES

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

SAM ABAZA M.D. (NPI 1831148501) is an individual dermatology provider in Diamond Bar, California, licensed in California (A86393) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831148501
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Provider Legal NameSAM ABAZACredential: M.D.
Location Address1111 GRAND AVE STE KDiamond Bar, CA 91765-4172
Mailing Address1111 Grand Ave Ste KDiamond Bar, CA 91765-4172 · (098) 604-2549
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateMay 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 17, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 17, 2025
NPI 1831148501 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
License Licensed in CA · A86393
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Also ListedDermatology · MOHS-Micrographic SurgeryTaxonomy 207ND0101X · License A86393 (CA)
1111 GRAND AVE STE K, Diamond Bar, CA 91765

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Moutasem Abaza Md

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1631 W Avenue Q Ste BPalmdale, CA 93551-3892 · Phone (661) 947-9000 · Fax (661) 266-8751
Location 2175 S Harbor BlvdAnaheim, CA 92805-3710 · Phone (909) 860-4254

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

Sam Abaza 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 ID9436122488
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051223000167
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 31

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.

Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 17311
This procedure involves the careful removal of a growth from the head, neck, hands, or feet. The removed tissue, divided into 1-5 blocks, is then examined under a microscope to study its characteristics and determine the nature of the growth.
454 services353 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
320 services126 patients
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks 17312
This procedure involves the careful removal of abnormal growths from the head, neck, hands, or feet. The removed tissues, divided into 1-5 blocks, are then examined under a microscope to identify any irregularities. The process may be carried out in multiple stages for thorough examination.
316 services199 patients
Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm 13132
This procedure involves the complex repair of a wound in areas like the forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, hands, or feet. The wound size ranges from 2.6-7.5 cm. The process includes cleaning, removing damaged tissue, and stitching the wound for proper healing.
170 services146 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 17003
This procedure involves removing 2-14 precancerous skin growths. The growths are treated to prevent them from potentially developing into skin cancer. The process is safe, with minimal discomfort, and promotes healthier skin.
158 services19 patients
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 11103
A biopsy of related skin growth is a procedure where a small piece of skin growth is removed for testing. If additional growths are identified, they may also be biopsied. This helps in diagnosing skin conditions and planning appropriate treatment.
96 services32 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91765 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

Reported Quality Measures

Biopsy Follow-Up
Percentage of new patients whose biopsy results have been reviewed and communicated to the primary care/referring physician and patient by the performing physician
100%75 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%249 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
96%718 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
48%2,349 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
63%27 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
65%430 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
48%2,349 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Tobacco Use and Help with Quitting Among Adolescents
The percentage of adolescents 12 to 20 years of age with a primary care visit during the measurement year for whom tobacco use status was documented and received help with quitting if identified as a tobacco user
100%96 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
1111 GRAND AVE STE K
DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
Physician Assistant
1111 GRAND AVE STE K
DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
Dermatology
1111 GRAND AVE STE K
DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765

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 Sam Abaza's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sam Abaza is 1831148501. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 9, 2006. The provider is also known as Moutasem Abaza MD.

Where is Sam Abaza located?

Sam Abaza practices at 1111 Grand Ave Ste K, Diamond Bar, CA 91765. The listed phone number is (098) 604-2549.

What is Sam Abaza's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Sam Abaza enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sam Abaza 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sam Abaza was last updated on November 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.