Afshan Tabassum, MD
NPI 1932725728 · Internal Medicine Physician · Mesquite, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Afshan Tabassum, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Mesquite, TX (NPI 1932725728).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932725728
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- U6091 (TX)
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
6 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
123 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 | 48 | $125 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 36 | $84 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 14 | $19 |
| Annual, Face-To-Face Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease, Individual, 15 MinutesG0446 | 14 | $25 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 11 | $81 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $19–$125 (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 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 88 | 28 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 60 | 22 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 58 | 20 |
| Azithromycin | 56 | 54 |
| Gabapentin | 51 | 17 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 44 | 15 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$492 across 22 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
- 2020-06-18
- Last updated
- 2023-09-18
- Certified
- 2023-09-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Afshan Tabassum's NPI number?
- Afshan Tabassum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932725728, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Afshan Tabassum's specialty?
- Afshan Tabassum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Afshan Tabassum located?
- Afshan Tabassum's practice location on file with NPPES is 1210 N Galloway Ave, Mesquite, TX 75149-2438.
- What is Afshan Tabassum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Afshan Tabassum is (972) 216-5152.
- Does Afshan Tabassum accept Medicare?
- Afshan Tabassum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Afshan Tabassum's NPI active?
- Yes — Afshan Tabassum's NPI (1932725728) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.