Maria Galang-Qahwash, DO
NPI 1952594079 · Ophthalmology Physician · Owosso, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Maria Galang-Qahwash, DO is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Owosso, MI (NPI 1952594079).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952594079
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5101017491 (MI)
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
18 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
851 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 208 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 95 | $93 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 94 | $287 |
| Insertion of Drug Delivery Implant Into Tear Duct of Eye68841 | 56 | $30 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 55 | $129 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ofloxacin | 157 | 133 |
| Latanoprost | 76 | 20 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 51 | 20 |
| Timolol Maleate | 50 | — |
| Cyclosporine | 34 | 15 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 34 | 28 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 34 | 25 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$285 across 8 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
- 2007-08-22
- Last updated
- 2020-02-13
- Certified
- 2020-02-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maria Galang-Qahwash's NPI number?
- Maria Galang-Qahwash's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952594079, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Maria Galang-Qahwash's specialty?
- Maria Galang-Qahwash is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Maria Galang-Qahwash located?
- Maria Galang-Qahwash's practice location on file with NPPES is 802 W King St Ste a, Owosso, MI 48867-2100.
- What is Maria Galang-Qahwash's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Maria Galang-Qahwash is (989) 288-3300.
- Does Maria Galang-Qahwash accept Medicare?
- Maria Galang-Qahwash is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Maria Galang-Qahwash's NPI active?
- Yes — Maria Galang-Qahwash's NPI (1952594079) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-02-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.