Saadia Waheed, M.B.B.S
NPI 1558883991 · Rheumatology Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Saadia Waheed, M.B.B.S is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1558883991).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558883991
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.B.B.S
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30823 (WV)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
314 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 154 | $104 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 75 | $144 |
| 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 | 68 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 17 | $189 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$189 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 83 | 35 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 79 | 30 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 59 | 37 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 21 | — |
| Adalimumabbrand: Humira(cf) Pen | 18 | — |
| Etanerceptbrand: Enbrel Sureclick | 15 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-07-07
- Last updated
- 2025-03-27
- Certified
- 2025-03-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Saadia Waheed's NPI number?
- Saadia Waheed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558883991, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Saadia Waheed's specialty?
- Saadia Waheed is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Saadia Waheed located?
- Saadia Waheed's practice location on file with NPPES is 2157 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214.
- What is Saadia Waheed's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Saadia Waheed is (716) 862-1423.
- Does Saadia Waheed accept Medicare?
- Saadia Waheed is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Saadia Waheed's NPI active?
- Yes — Saadia Waheed's NPI (1558883991) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.