Kaniz Begum, M.D.
NPI 1922186782 · Family Medicine Physician · Jamaica, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kaniz Begum, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Jamaica, NY (NPI 1922186782).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922186782
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 219657 (NY)
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
19 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 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 74 | 26 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 71 | 33 |
| Losartan Potassium | 45 | 20 |
| Metformin Hcl | 45 | 18 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 34 | 12 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 29 | — |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$75 across 3 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
- 2006-11-01
- Last updated
- 2013-03-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kaniz Begum's NPI number?
- Kaniz Begum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922186782, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kaniz Begum's specialty?
- Kaniz Begum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kaniz Begum located?
- Kaniz Begum's practice location on file with NPPES is 137-50 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11435-3610.
- What is Kaniz Begum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kaniz Begum is (718) 298-5100.
- Does Kaniz Begum accept Medicare?
- Kaniz Begum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kaniz Begum's NPI active?
- Yes — Kaniz Begum's NPI (1922186782) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-03-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.