Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Saad Tariq, MD

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Rockford, IL

  • NPI 1497098636
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 71.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5875 E Riverside Blvd
Rockford, IL 611144937
(815) 398-9491
fax (815) 381-7498
Mailing address
Po Box 735263
Chicago, IL 606735263

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 8, 2023
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036146920
Medicaid (2)
AR #PENDING · MO #PENDING

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497098636. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
101,695
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$1,591,269
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3262 Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg 44,240 23 $6
J1602 Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use 11,500 24 $13
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 11,460 131 $23
J7329 Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg 8,661 63 $9
J3111 Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg 7,350 12 $10
J0129 Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 7,250 25 $42
J1745 Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg 5,860 40 $33
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 2,078 205 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 841 525 $122
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 393 143 $117

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 3,306. This provider delivers 31× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$177
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 1 $143.06
ABBVIE INC. 1 $17.47
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $16.52

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$177

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,643
Patients
1,380
Total drug cost
$800,731
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 941 246 $55,954
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 781 210 $28,309
Prednisone Generic 600 200 $4,426
Allopurinol Generic 395 114 $5,173
Gabapentin Generic 363 108 $6,586
Alendronate Sodium Generic 351 111 $2,981
Leflunomide Generic 185 55 $12,835
Meloxicam Generic 169 56 $1,053
Tramadol Hcl Generic 168 48 $1,371
Methylprednisolone Generic 140 93 $1,081

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Saad Tariq's medical specialty?
Dr. Saad Tariq practices Rheumatology Physician in Rockford, IL.
Where does Dr. Saad Tariq practice?
Dr. Saad Tariq practices at 5875 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford, IL 611144937. Office phone: 8153989491.
What is Dr. Saad Tariq's NPI?
Dr. Saad Tariq's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497098636, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Saad Tariq accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Saad Tariq accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Saad Tariq commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J3262); Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (HCPCS J1602); Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.