MUHAMMAD WAQAS MD
NPI 1902479561
Hospitalist in Rochester, NY

Active since July 21, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1425 PORTLAND AVE # 287, ROCHESTER, NY 14621(585) 922-5067 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 2, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 2, 2024, Jul 21, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Muhammad Waqas Md NPPES

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

MUHAMMAD WAQAS MD (NPI 1902479561) is an individual hospitalist provider in Rochester, New York, licensed in New York (330551) and active in the NPI registry since July 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Newark-wayne Community Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Waterbury.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902479561
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameMUHAMMAD WAQASCredential: MD
Location Address1425 PORTLAND AVE # 287Rochester, NY 14621-3011
Mailing Address100 Kings Hwy SRochester, NY 14617-5504 · (585) 922-1900
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJuly 21, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 2, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 2, 2024
NPI 1902479561 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in NY · 330551
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 330551 (NY)
1425 PORTLAND AVE # 287, Rochester, NY 14621

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 156 Franklin St Ste 1Waterbury, CT 06706-1281 · Phone (203) 709-8685

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

Muhammad Waqas 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 ID6709280597
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240816002964
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.
130 services38 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
26 services15 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.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Newark-Wayne Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Newark, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330030
Location111 Driving Park AvenueNewark, NY 14513 · Wayne County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Rochester General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330125
Location1425 Portland AvenueRochester, NY 14621 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14621 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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 9

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

Hospitalist
1425 PORTLAND AVE # 287
ROCHESTER, NY 14621
Hospitalist
1425 PORTLAND AVE # 287
ROCHESTER, NY 14621
Hospitalist
1425 PORTLAND AVE # 287
ROCHESTER, NY 14621
Hospitalist
1425 PORTLAND AVE # 287
ROCHESTER, NY 14621
Hospitalist
1425 PORTLAND AVE # 287
ROCHESTER, NY 14621
Hospitalist
1425 PORTLAND AVE # 287
ROCHESTER, NY 14621
Internal Medicine
1425 PORTLAND AVE # 287
ROCHESTER, NY 14621
Hospitalist
1425 PORTLAND AVE # 287
ROCHESTER, NY 14621

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 Muhammad Waqas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Muhammad Waqas is 1902479561. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 21, 2021.

Where is Muhammad Waqas located?

Muhammad Waqas practices at 1425 Portland Ave # 287, Rochester, NY 14621. The listed phone number is (585) 922-5067.

What is Muhammad Waqas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Muhammad Waqas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Muhammad Waqas 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 Muhammad Waqas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Muhammad Waqas is affiliated with Newark-Wayne Community Hospital and Rochester General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Muhammad Waqas was last updated on July 2, 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.