Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sara Qasim Bughio, M.D

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Walnut Creek, CA

  • NPI 1578818787
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1220 Rossmoor Pkwy
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 947-3393
Additional location
1770 Grand Concourse Apt 3B
Bronx, NY 104575561
(347) 561-0512
Additional location
2700 Grant St Ste 200
Concord, CA 945202270
(925) 674-2609
Mailing address
1450 Treat Blvd # 300
Walnut Creek, CA 945972168

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 8, 2019
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #A152300 · New York #281346-1

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578818787. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
971
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$104,721
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 531 228 $89
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 110 30 $82
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 98 98 $131
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 56 45 $199
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 44 19 $118
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 36 36 $197
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 35 32 $135
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 21 21 $147
99316 Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes 21 20 $143
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 19 14 $56

In context: peer comparison

Among 44 peers in this city , average services per provider: 260. This provider delivers 3.7× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
243
Patients
115
Total drug cost
$8,129
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Furosemide Generic 35 0 $219
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 28 23 $312
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 27 21 $164
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 25 11 $366
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 25 20 $236
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 18 13 $5,447
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 17 13 $102
Gabapentin Generic 15 14 $158
Mirtazapine Generic 15 0 $599
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 15 0 $320

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Sara Qasim Bughio's medical specialty?
Dr. Sara Qasim Bughio practices Internal Medicine Physician in Walnut Creek, CA.
Where does Dr. Sara Qasim Bughio practice?
Dr. Sara Qasim Bughio practices at 1220 Rossmoor Pkwy, Walnut Creek, CA 94595. Office phone: 9259473393.
What is Dr. Sara Qasim Bughio's NPI?
Dr. Sara Qasim Bughio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578818787, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sara Qasim Bughio accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sara Qasim Bughio accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sara Qasim Bughio commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.