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PRIMACARE INC
NPI 1841354487
Internal Medicine in Tempe, AZ

Active since December 20, 2006CLIA 03D2134057 · Waiver
2163 E BASELINE RD STE 101, TEMPE, AZ 85283(480) 646-8123(480) 646-8125 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 30, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 30, 2021, Mar 9, 2021, Jan 14, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Primacare Inc NPPES

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

PRIMACARE INC (NPI 1841354487) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Tempe, Arizona and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through July 24, 2027 and lists Zaheer A Shah, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841354487
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NamePRIMACARE INC
Location Address2163 E BASELINE RD STE 101Tempe, AZ 85283-1541
Mailing Address2163 E Baseline Rd Ste 101Tempe, AZ 85283-1541 · (480) 646-8123 · Fax (480) 646-8125
Phone(480) 646-8123
Fax(480) 646-8125
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialZaheer A ShahPresident · (480) 646-8123
Enumeration DateDecember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 30, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 30, 2021
✔ NPI 1841354487 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
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.
2163 E BASELINE RD STE 101, Tempe, AZ 85283
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Other Identifiers 2

OtherZ174978AZ · Ptan
Other1841354487Group Npi

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Primacare Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

5

Medicare enrollment records show 5 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Primacare Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (5)

Zaheer Shah, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1962592410
2163 E BASELINE RD STE 101
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 646-8123
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Joan Cobb, MSN, APN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1003282344
2163 E BASELINE RD STE 101
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 646-8123
✔ PECOSSame address
Hajera Fatima, D.O
Family Practice
NPI 1417353509
600 S DOBSON RD STE D27
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 496-0000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.7 mi
Sandra Mele, D.O.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1265811418
1301 S. CRIMSON RD
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 258-0489
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare15 mi
Vishal Verma, M.D
Internal Medicine
NPI 1750607933
13350 N 94TH DR STE A101
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 974-1500
✔ PECOS27 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 03D2134057

Primacare, Inc · Tempe, AZ
Active · expires Jul 24, 2027
CLIA Number03D2134057
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJuly 25, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 24, 2027
Laboratory DirectorZaheer Shah
Laboratory Phone(480) 646-8123
Laboratory LocationPrimacare, Inc2163 E Baseline Rd Ste 101, Tempe, AZ 85283
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Primacare Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Primacare Inc is 1841354487. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 20, 2006.

Where is Primacare Inc located?

Primacare Inc is located at 2163 E Baseline Rd Ste 101, Tempe, AZ 85283. The listed phone number is (480) 646-8123.

What is Primacare Inc's specialty?

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

Is Primacare Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Primacare Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Primacare Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Primacare Inc. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Internal Medicine (3), Family Practice (1) and Nurse Practitioner (1). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Primacare Inc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 03D2134057) is associated with this NPI, valid through July 24, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Primacare Inc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health list Primacare Inc 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Primacare Inc was last updated on September 30, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.