Tahir Effendi, M.D.
NPI 1285739789 · Internal Medicine Physician · Watervliet, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tahir Effendi, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Watervliet, NY (NPI 1285739789).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285739789
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 209567 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
863 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 345 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 107 | $121 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 85 | $123 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 83 | $18 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 79 | $78 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 70 | $31 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 108 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 278 | 71 |
| Lisinopril | 278 | 83 |
| Omeprazole | 245 | 81 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 244 | 83 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 231 | 77 |
| Metformin Hcl | 207 | 72 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$955 across 48 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-13
- Last updated
- 2019-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tahir Effendi's NPI number?
- Tahir Effendi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285739789, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tahir Effendi's specialty?
- Tahir Effendi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tahir Effendi located?
- Tahir Effendi's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 2nd Ave, Watervliet, NY 12189-2800.
- What is Tahir Effendi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tahir Effendi is (518) 272-0028.
- Does Tahir Effendi accept Medicare?
- Tahir Effendi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tahir Effendi's NPI active?
- Yes — Tahir Effendi's NPI (1285739789) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.