Saulat Mushtaq, MD
NPI 1518080605 · Rheumatology Physician · Bethalto, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Saulat Mushtaq, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Bethalto, IL (NPI 1518080605).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518080605
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036118815 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
639 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 | 412 | $119 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 127 | $15 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 61 | $159 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan of Joint76881 | 26 | $50 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 13 | $158 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$159 (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 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 756 | 237 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 241 | 62 |
| Prednisone | 223 | 111 |
| Leflunomide | 216 | 70 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 187 | 72 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 80 | 29 |
| Upadacitinibbrand: Rinvoq | 66 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$927 across 50 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 5003 N Illinois St Ste 1Fairview Heights, IL 62208-3419Phone: (618) 806-6676
- 691 Trade Center Blvd Pmb PppChesterfield, MO 63005Phone: (618) 806-6676
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-04-06
- Last updated
- 2025-12-11
- Certified
- 2025-12-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Saulat Mushtaq's NPI number?
- Saulat Mushtaq's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518080605, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Saulat Mushtaq's specialty?
- Saulat Mushtaq is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Saulat Mushtaq located?
- Saulat Mushtaq's practice location on file with NPPES is 159 E Mcarthur Dr Ste 3, Bethalto, IL 62010-1918.
- What is Saulat Mushtaq's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Saulat Mushtaq is (618) 806-6676.
- Does Saulat Mushtaq accept Medicare?
- Saulat Mushtaq is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Saulat Mushtaq's NPI active?
- Yes — Saulat Mushtaq's NPI (1518080605) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.