Abdullah Qatu, MD
NPI 1922503648 · Pain Medicine Physician · Stanford, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Abdullah Qatu, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician provider in Stanford, CA (NPI 1922503648).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922503648
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A176773 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,180 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 225 | $128 |
| Chronic Pain Management and Treatment, Monthly Bundle Including, Diagnosis; Assessment and Monitoring; Administration of a Validated Pain Rating Scale Or Tool; the Development, Implementation, Revision, And/Or Maintenance of a Person-Centered Care Plan ThaG3002 | 191 | $84 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 155 | $146 |
| Injection of Trigger Points, 3 Or More Muscles20553 | 114 | $46 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 88 | $208 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 84 | 37 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 80 | 40 |
| Pregabalin | 43 | 19 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 34 | 19 |
| Lidocaine | 19 | — |
| Celecoxib | 16 | — |
| Meloxicam | 13 | — |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$271 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1400 Pelham Pkwy SBronx, NY 10461-1197Phone: (718) 696-2583
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-26
- Last updated
- 2024-04-11
- Certified
- 2024-04-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Abdullah Qatu's NPI number?
- Abdullah Qatu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922503648, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Abdullah Qatu's specialty?
- Abdullah Qatu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Abdullah Qatu located?
- Abdullah Qatu's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305-2200.
- What is Abdullah Qatu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Abdullah Qatu is (650) 723-4000.
- Does Abdullah Qatu accept Medicare?
- Abdullah Qatu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Abdullah Qatu's NPI active?
- Yes — Abdullah Qatu's NPI (1922503648) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.