SAMINA QAMAR M.D.
NPI 1942621685
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Duarte, CA

Active since December 24, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
99.12/100
CMS Quality Rating
1500 E. DUARTE RD, DUARTE, CA 91010(626) 256-4673 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 27, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 29, 2020, Oct 11, 2018, Jun 27, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Samina Qamar M.d. NPPES

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

SAMINA QAMAR M.D. (NPI 1942621685) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Duarte, California, licensed in California (A128116) and active in the NPI registry since December 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Brooklyn, and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942621685
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameSAMINA QAMARCredential: M.D.
Location Address1500 E. DUARTE RDDuarte, CA 91010
Mailing AddressPo Box 512185Los Angeles, CA 90051-0185
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateDecember 24, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 27, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 29, 2020
NPI 1942621685 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License Licensed in CA · A128116
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
1500 E. DUARTE RD, Duarte, CA 91010

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1240 Willoughby St, Apt# 17HBrooklyn, NY 11201-5465 · Phone (718) 744-8067

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

Samina Qamar 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 ID7416178892
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141028002967
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 5

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 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.
102 services43 patients
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.
90 services41 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.
33 services23 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
22 services22 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
15 services15 patients

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.

99.12/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality85.23
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1500 E. DUARTE RD
DUARTE, CA 91010
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1500 E. DUARTE RD
DUARTE, CA 91010
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1500 E. DUARTE RD
DUARTE, CA 91010
Dermatology
1500 E. DUARTE RD
DUARTE, CA 91010
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1500 E. DUARTE RD
DUARTE, CA 91010
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
1500 E. DUARTE RD
DUARTE, CA 91010
Social Worker (Clinical)
1500 E. DUARTE RD
DUARTE, CA 91010
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
1500 E. DUARTE RD
DUARTE, CA 91010

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 Samina Qamar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samina Qamar is 1942621685. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 24, 2013.

Where is Samina Qamar located?

Samina Qamar practices at 1500 E. Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010. The listed phone number is (626) 256-4673.

What is Samina Qamar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Samina Qamar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samina Qamar 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 Samina Qamar was last updated on November 27, 2023. 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.