Saad Tariq, MD
NPI 1497098636 · Rheumatology Physician · Rockford, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Saad Tariq, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Rockford, IL (NPI 1497098636).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497098636
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036146920 (IL)
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
2,692 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 806 | $122 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 451 | $114 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 224 | $13 |
| Injection of Additional New Drug Or Substance Into Vein96375 | 220 | $14 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 209 | $57 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 202 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 53 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 999 | 263 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 920 | 249 |
| Prednisone | 663 | 206 |
| Allopurinol | 508 | 133 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 505 | 146 |
| Gabapentin | 449 | 133 |
| Celecoxib | 288 | 82 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$177 across 3 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
- 2013-04-05
- Last updated
- 2023-09-08
- Certified
- 2023-09-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Saad Tariq's NPI number?
- Saad Tariq's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497098636, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Saad Tariq's specialty?
- Saad Tariq is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Saad Tariq located?
- Saad Tariq's practice location on file with NPPES is 5875 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford, IL 61114-4937.
- What is Saad Tariq's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Saad Tariq is (815) 398-9491.
- Does Saad Tariq accept Medicare?
- Saad Tariq is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Saad Tariq's NPI active?
- Yes — Saad Tariq's NPI (1497098636) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.