Waqas Tariq, PA-C
NPI 1922453158 · Physician Assistant · Thomasville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Waqas Tariq, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Thomasville, NC (NPI 1922453158).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922453158
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-06405 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 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
274 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 | 144 | $61 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 50 | $94 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 44 | $90 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 36 | $133 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $61–$133 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 37 | 35 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 34 | 21 |
| Cefdinir | 25 | 25 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 21 | 19 |
| Furosemide | 15 | 14 |
| Lisinopril | 14 | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 11 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 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
- 2016-04-25
- Last updated
- 2024-08-19
- Certified
- 2024-08-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Waqas Tariq's NPI number?
- Waqas Tariq's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922453158, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Waqas Tariq's specialty?
- Waqas Tariq is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Waqas Tariq located?
- Waqas Tariq's practice location on file with NPPES is 207 Old Lexington Rd, Thomasville, NC 27360-3428.
- What is Waqas Tariq's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Waqas Tariq is (336) 474-3444.
- Does Waqas Tariq accept Medicare?
- Waqas Tariq is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Waqas Tariq's NPI active?
- Yes — Waqas Tariq's NPI (1922453158) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.