Waqas Azhar
NPI 1598172140 · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Springfield, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Waqas Azhar is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in Springfield, IL (NPI 1598172140).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598172140
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036143116 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
650 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 | 212 | $122 |
| Injection of Additional New Drug Or Substance Into Vein96375 | 77 | $14 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 69 | $118 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 46 | $115 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, Additional Sequential Infusion, 1 Hour Or Less96367 | 43 | $26 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 37 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Enzalutamidebrand: Xtandi | 24 | — |
| Dexamethasone | 24 | 12 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 22 | 12 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 16 | — |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 16 | — |
| Anastrozole | 16 | — |
| Prednisone | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$457 across 5 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 (3)
- 800 E Carpenter StSpringfield, IL 62769-2403Phone: (217) 544-6464
- 1025 S 6th StSpringfield, IL 62703-2403Phone: (347) 607-5926
- 701 N 1st StSpringfield, IL 62781-2403Phone: (217) 528-7541
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-07-15
- Last updated
- 2024-02-12
- Certified
- 2024-02-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Waqas Azhar's NPI number?
- Waqas Azhar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598172140, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Waqas Azhar's specialty?
- Waqas Azhar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Waqas Azhar located?
- Waqas Azhar's practice location on file with NPPES is 315 W Carpenter St Fl 1, Springfield, IL 62702-4901.
- What is Waqas Azhar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Waqas Azhar is (217) 545-8000.
- Does Waqas Azhar accept Medicare?
- Waqas Azhar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Waqas Azhar's NPI active?
- Yes — Waqas Azhar's NPI (1598172140) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.