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QURATULAIN SAMOON
NPI 1871946665
Anesthesiology in Altoona, PA

Active since July 18, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
620 HOWARD AVE FL 7, ALTOONA, PA 16601(814) 889-4458 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 25, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 25, 2026, Dec 9, 2023, Nov 17, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Quratulain Samoon NPPES

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

QURATULAIN SAMOON (NPI 1871946665) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD475440) and active in the NPI registry since July 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Altoona, and maintains a secondary practice location in Chicago.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871946665
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameQURATULAIN SAMOON
Location Address620 HOWARD AVE FL 7Altoona, PA 16601-4804
Mailing Address620 Howard Ave Fl 7Altoona, PA 16601-4804
Phone(814) 889-4458
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 25, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 9, 2023
✔ NPI 1871946665 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD475440
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 125068577 (IL)
620 HOWARD AVE FL 7, Altoona, PA 16601
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1836 W Wellington AveChicago, IL 60657-5147 · Phone (773) 975-1600

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Quratulain Samoon 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 ID9638464860
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220516000029
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Quratulain Samoon reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Upmc Community Medicine Inc
22 mi
Family Medicine
1709 NORRIS ST
Saxton, PA 16678
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 1,182 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588790638 (814) 635-2801
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
75 mi
Internal Medicine
3436 WILLIAM PENN HWY, SUITE 166
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 7,114 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407985674 (412) 823-6222

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

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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
58 services58 patients
Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest 01926
Anesthesia is given before an x-ray of the brain, heart, or chest artery to ensure comfort and stillness. It helps to eliminate discomfort or pain during the procedure. It's administered by a trained professional, ensuring a safe and smooth procedure.
55 services55 patients
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.
29 services29 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels 00560
Anesthesia for heart and large blood vessel procedures involves using medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). It helps ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
18 services18 patients
Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537
Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840
Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Upmc Altoona

Acute Care Hospitals · Altoona, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390073
Location620 Howard AvenueAltoona, PA 16601 · Blair County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

77.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.61
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.4

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

THOMAS PHAM MD
Anesthesiology
620 HOWARD AVE FL 7
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Blair County (484) 994-9586

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 Quratulain Samoon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Quratulain Samoon is 1871946665. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2016.

Where is Quratulain Samoon located?

Quratulain Samoon practices at 620 Howard Ave Fl 7, Altoona, PA 16601. The listed phone number is (814) 889-4458.

What is Quratulain Samoon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Quratulain Samoon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Quratulain Samoon 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Quratulain Samoon's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Quratulain Samoon reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Upmc Community Medicine Inc (Saxton, PA) and University Of Pittsburgh Physicians (Pittsburgh, PA). Each 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 Quratulain Samoon's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Quratulain Samoon affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Quratulain Samoon is affiliated with Upmc Altoona.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Quratulain Samoon was last updated on August 25, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.