Samira Ghaniwala
NPI 1699161943 · Family Medicine Physician · Oak Lawn, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samira Ghaniwala is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Oak Lawn, IL (NPI 1699161943).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699161943
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036150436 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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 · 101 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 465 | 156 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 293 | 94 |
| Losartan Potassium | 228 | 72 |
| Metformin Hcl | 217 | 66 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 177 | 48 |
| Gabapentin | 171 | 74 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$117 across 2 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
- 2015-04-14
- Last updated
- 2020-10-21
- Certified
- 2020-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samira Ghaniwala's NPI number?
- Samira Ghaniwala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699161943, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samira Ghaniwala's specialty?
- Samira Ghaniwala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samira Ghaniwala located?
- Samira Ghaniwala's practice location on file with NPPES is 6101 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453.
- What is Samira Ghaniwala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samira Ghaniwala is (708) 261-0831.
- Does Samira Ghaniwala accept Medicare?
- Samira Ghaniwala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samira Ghaniwala's NPI active?
- Yes — Samira Ghaniwala's NPI (1699161943) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.