Nazifa Banu, MD
NPI 1861562662 · Nephrology Physician · Wayne, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nazifa Banu, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Wayne, NJ (NPI 1861562662).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861562662
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA07940200 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1,353 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 551 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 304 | $132 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 156 | $126 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 102 | $95 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 85 | $376 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 57 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 392 | 124 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 173 | 62 |
| Furosemide | 125 | 51 |
| Allopurinol | 105 | 42 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 79 | 22 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 77 | 28 |
| Carvedilol | 76 | 28 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$104 across 1 record (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
- 2006-11-08
- Last updated
- 2008-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nazifa Banu's NPI number?
- Nazifa Banu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861562662, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nazifa Banu's specialty?
- Nazifa Banu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nazifa Banu located?
- Nazifa Banu's practice location on file with NPPES is 246 Hamburg Tpke, Wayne, NJ 07470-2156.
- What is Nazifa Banu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nazifa Banu is (973) 653-3366.
- Does Nazifa Banu accept Medicare?
- Nazifa Banu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nazifa Banu's NPI active?
- Yes — Nazifa Banu's NPI (1861562662) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.