Rija Amir, PA
NPI 1639743834 · Physician Assistant · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rija Amir, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1639743834).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639743834
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 506 | 199 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 241 | 102 |
| Gabapentin | 231 | 110 |
| Prednisone | 138 | 64 |
| Meloxicam | 88 | 41 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 82 | 38 |
| Celecoxib | 78 | 39 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,038 across 104 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 (1)
- 1610 W Baker Rd Ste CBaytown, TX 77521-2279Phone: (281) 422-7179
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-05-13
- Last updated
- 2025-10-14
- Certified
- 2025-10-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rija Amir's NPI number?
- Rija Amir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639743834, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rija Amir's specialty?
- Rija Amir is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Rija Amir located?
- Rija Amir's practice location on file with NPPES is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429.
- What is Rija Amir's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rija Amir is (504) 842-9320.
- Does Rija Amir accept Medicare?
- Rija Amir is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rija Amir's NPI active?
- Yes — Rija Amir's NPI (1639743834) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.