Zunera Tahir, MD
NPI 1316289648 · Rheumatology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Zunera Tahir, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1316289648).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316289648
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A132167 (CA)
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
13 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
429 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 | 277 | $97 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 56 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 39 | $137 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 34 | $177 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 23 | $58 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $58–$177 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 228 | 84 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 211 | 63 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 183 | 59 |
| Leflunomide | 124 | 36 |
| Folic Acid | 103 | 30 |
| Gabapentin | 77 | 28 |
| Allopurinol | 53 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$284 across 16 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
- 2013-03-25
- Last updated
- 2018-11-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zunera Tahir's NPI number?
- Zunera Tahir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316289648, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Zunera Tahir's specialty?
- Zunera Tahir is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Zunera Tahir located?
- Zunera Tahir's practice location on file with NPPES is 10243 Genetic Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92121-6310.
- What is Zunera Tahir's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Zunera Tahir is (858) 526-6145.
- Does Zunera Tahir accept Medicare?
- Zunera Tahir is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Zunera Tahir's NPI active?
- Yes — Zunera Tahir's NPI (1316289648) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-11-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.