Tahira Ghaffar, MD
NPI 1912179458 · Family Medicine Physician · Richmond Hill, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tahira Ghaffar, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Richmond Hill, NY (NPI 1912179458).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912179458
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 251249 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 60 | 21 |
| Metformin Hcl | 57 | 20 |
| Losartan Potassium | 55 | 17 |
| Simvastatin | 54 | 20 |
| Lisinopril | 50 | 16 |
| Sitagliptin Phosphatebrand: Januvia | 38 | 11 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 36 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-03-25
- Last updated
- 2012-03-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tahira Ghaffar's NPI number?
- Tahira Ghaffar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912179458, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tahira Ghaffar's specialty?
- Tahira Ghaffar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tahira Ghaffar located?
- Tahira Ghaffar's practice location on file with NPPES is 118-08 101 Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419.
- What is Tahira Ghaffar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tahira Ghaffar is (718) 441-0410.
- Does Tahira Ghaffar accept Medicare?
- Tahira Ghaffar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tahira Ghaffar's NPI active?
- Yes — Tahira Ghaffar's NPI (1912179458) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-03-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.