Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Zaher Qassem, MD
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Rockford, IL
- NPI 1366551996
- Accepts Medicare
- 28 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
2350 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 611033600
(815) 971-2015
fax (815) 971-9581
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 31, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Illinois #036125221
- Medicaid (3)
- IL #036125221 · AL #051523281 · WI #1366551996
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1366551996. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,575
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$145,066
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 269 | 123 | $209 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 214 | 107 | $79 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 157 | 131 | $96 | |
94010 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | 138 | 133 | $8 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 113 | 106 | $64 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 76 | 71 | $128 | |
94060 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | 63 | 62 | $10 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 60 | 60 | $9 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 52 | 43 | $122 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 52 | 37 | $118 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in Rockford Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 62. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$3,143
Transactions
32
Manufacturers
9
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 11 | $2,332.31 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 2 | $209.58 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 5 | $186.36 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 2 | $138.39 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 6 | $99.40 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 2 | $93.77 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 2 | $34.69 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $26.52 | |
| Mylan Specialty L.P. | 1 | $22.19 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,562
Patients
956
Total drug cost
$1,454,325
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 858 | 171 | $651,124 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 487 | 129 | $6,438 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 325 | 105 | $10,391 |
| Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) | Brand | 298 | 66 | $172,448 |
| Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) | Brand | 260 | 71 | $136,230 |
| Incruse Ellipta (Umeclidinium Bromide) | Brand | 247 | 48 | $112,734 |
| Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) | Brand | 234 | 54 | $108,211 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 209 | 106 | $702 |
| Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) | Brand | 168 | 37 | $104,435 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | Generic | 142 | 50 | $1,966 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Zaher Qassem's medical specialty?
Dr. Zaher Qassem practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Rockford, IL.
Where does Dr. Zaher Qassem practice?
Dr. Zaher Qassem practices at 2350 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 611033600. Office phone: 8159712015.
What is Dr. Zaher Qassem's NPI?
Dr. Zaher Qassem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366551996, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Zaher Qassem accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Zaher Qassem accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Zaher Qassem commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.