Hussein Shaqra, MD
NPI 1922031574 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Clifton, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hussein Shaqra, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Clifton, NJ (NPI 1922031574).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922031574
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 002573 (NY)
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
2,536 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 | 707 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 449 | $131 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 203 | $192 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 197 | $15 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 108 | $67 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 56 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 1,025 | 374 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 440 | 180 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 401 | 159 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 354 | 144 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 257 | 69 |
| Losartan Potassium | 257 | 106 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,384 across 82 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
- 2006-07-08
- Last updated
- 2023-12-07
- Certified
- 2023-12-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hussein Shaqra's NPI number?
- Hussein Shaqra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922031574, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hussein Shaqra's specialty?
- Hussein Shaqra is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hussein Shaqra located?
- Hussein Shaqra's practice location on file with NPPES is 539 Clifton Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011-3264.
- What is Hussein Shaqra's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hussein Shaqra is (718) 938-1843.
- Does Hussein Shaqra accept Medicare?
- Hussein Shaqra is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hussein Shaqra's NPI active?
- Yes — Hussein Shaqra's NPI (1922031574) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.