Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Zunera Tahir, MD

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1316289648
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 73.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
10243 Genetic Center Dr
San Diego, CA 921216310
(858) 526-6145
Mailing address
9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 920935004

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 19, 2018
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A132167

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1316289648. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
613
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$36,919
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 262 104 $97
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 256 36 $1
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 39 25 $76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 25 16 $138
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 20 20 $178
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 11 11 $121

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in San Diego Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 1,710. This provider delivers 0.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$284
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen INC. 12 $180.53
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 3 $90.30
Janssen Biotech, INC. 1 $13.21

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$284

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,112
Patients
343
Total drug cost
$230,245
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 187 64 $12,174
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 185 54 $17,432
Prednisone Generic 170 61 $1,112
Leflunomide Generic 100 32 $10,272
Gabapentin Generic 95 26 $1,504
Folic Acid Generic 71 20 $366
Alendronate Sodium Generic 66 23 $698
Celecoxib Generic 34 11 $1,307
Methotrexate Sodium (Methotrexate Sodium/Pf) Brand 33 0 $286
Allopurinol Generic 32 12 $984

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Zunera Tahir's medical specialty?
Dr. Zunera Tahir practices Rheumatology Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Zunera Tahir practice?
Dr. Zunera Tahir practices at 10243 Genetic Center Dr, San Diego, CA 921216310. Office phone: 8585266145.
What is Dr. Zunera Tahir's NPI?
Dr. Zunera Tahir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316289648, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Zunera Tahir accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Zunera Tahir accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Zunera Tahir commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.