Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sherif Nasef, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Yuma, AZ

  • NPI 1215939376
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 82.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2851 S Avenue B Bldg 20
Yuma, AZ 853647726
(928) 336-2434
fax (928) 336-2435
Mailing address
2400 S Avenue A
Yuma, AZ 853647127

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 3, 2025
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #27906

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1215939376. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,666
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$133,074
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 778 414 $96
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 256 109 $73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 209 167 $65
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 130 52 $28
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 109 109 $129
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 105 38 $35
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 39 39 $81
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 20 15 $35
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20 14 $53

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Yuma Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 7,303. This provider delivers 0.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$24,376
Transactions
75
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ucb, INC. 25 $18,212.67
Janssen Biotech, INC. 4 $2,236.23
Pfizer INC. 5 $893.73
Amgen INC. 8 $734.42
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, INC. 6 $465.45
Abbvie INC. 1 $425.00
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 6 $245.37
Lilly USA, LLC 6 $225.73
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 3 $195.35
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $164.81
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $125.00
Genzyme Corporation 1 $123.89
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. 4 $84.58
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $53.76
Eisai INC. 2 $47.61

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$14,425
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$6,000
Food and Beverage
$3,478
Travel and Lodging
$374
Education
$99

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
9,841
Patients
2,309
Total drug cost
$1,945,739
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 1,910 422 $18,057
Gabapentin Generic 1,211 273 $26,400
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 1,119 381 $60,647
Tramadol Hcl Generic 855 186 $10,712
Pregabalin Generic 811 165 $33,829
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 732 168 $32,841
Celecoxib Generic 726 186 $38,925
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 527 93 $12,556
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 514 104 $22,915
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 400 93 $10,625

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Sherif Nasef's medical specialty?
Dr. Sherif Nasef practices Rheumatology Physician in Yuma, AZ.
Where does Dr. Sherif Nasef practice?
Dr. Sherif Nasef practices at 2851 S Avenue B Bldg 20, Yuma, AZ 853647726. Office phone: 9283362434.
What is Dr. Sherif Nasef's NPI?
Dr. Sherif Nasef's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215939376, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sherif Nasef accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sherif Nasef accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sherif Nasef commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (HCPCS 20611); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.