Essam Awad, MD
NPI 1659428480 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Fall River, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Essam Awad, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Fall River, MA (NPI 1659428480).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659428480
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD08344 (RI)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,441 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 | 819 | $137 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 156 | $42 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 132 | $60 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 132 | $61 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 58 | $232 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 34 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 42 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Furoatebrand: Arnuity Ellipta | 559 | 128 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 501 | 182 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 441 | 115 |
| Umeclidinium Bromidebrand: Incruse Ellipta | 429 | 86 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 391 | 87 |
| Prednisone | 278 | 168 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$227 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-04
- Last updated
- 2025-01-22
- Certified
- 2025-01-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Essam Awad's NPI number?
- Essam Awad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659428480, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Essam Awad's specialty?
- Essam Awad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Essam Awad located?
- Essam Awad's practice location on file with NPPES is 1030 President Ave, Fall River, MA 02720-5923.
- What is Essam Awad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Essam Awad is (508) 973-1780.
- Does Essam Awad accept Medicare?
- Essam Awad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Essam Awad's NPI active?
- Yes — Essam Awad's NPI (1659428480) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.