Zaher Qassem, MD
NPI 1366551996 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Rockford, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Zaher Qassem, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Rockford, IL (NPI 1366551996).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1366551996
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036125221 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1,623 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 287 | $79 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 227 | $213 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 162 | $66 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 155 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 140 | $95 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 75 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 1,142 | 204 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 526 | 150 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 486 | 146 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 385 | 74 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 349 | 58 |
| Prednisone | 254 | 123 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,143 across 32 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
- 2006-08-29
- Last updated
- 2020-08-31
- Certified
- 2020-08-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zaher Qassem's NPI number?
- Zaher Qassem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366551996, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Zaher Qassem's specialty?
- Zaher Qassem is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Zaher Qassem located?
- Zaher Qassem's practice location on file with NPPES is 2350 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103-3600.
- What is Zaher Qassem's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Zaher Qassem is (815) 971-2015.
- Does Zaher Qassem accept Medicare?
- Zaher Qassem is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Zaher Qassem's NPI active?
- Yes — Zaher Qassem's NPI (1366551996) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.