Saima Athar, M.D, PHD
NPI 1811943343 · Neurology Physician · Greensboro, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Sleep Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Saima Athar, M.D, PHD is a Neurology Physician provider in Greensboro, NC (NPI 1811943343).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811943343
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D, PHD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 24960 (SC)
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
20 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
264 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 74 | $152 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 58 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 42 | $163 |
| Sleep Study Including Heart Rate, Breathing, and Sleep Time95800 | 41 | $125 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 27 | $195 |
| Sleep Study in Sleep Lab (6 Years Or Older) |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 170 | 72 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa Er | 75 | 24 |
| Ropinirole Hcl | 67 | 15 |
| Memantine Hcl | 40 | 16 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 33 | 13 |
| Pramipexole Di-Hclbrand: Pramipexole Dihydrochloride | 31 | — |
| Clonazepam | 28 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,105 across 61 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
- 2006-05-26
- Last updated
- 2021-08-10
- Certified
- 2021-08-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Saima Athar's NPI number?
- Saima Athar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811943343, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Saima Athar's specialty?
- Saima Athar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Saima Athar located?
- Saima Athar's practice location on file with NPPES is 912 3rd St, Greensboro, NC 27405-6967.
- What is Saima Athar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Saima Athar is (336) 273-2511.
- Does Saima Athar accept Medicare?
- Saima Athar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Saima Athar's NPI active?
- Yes — Saima Athar's NPI (1811943343) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.