Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Dafina Cahani, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Jamaica, NY

  • NPI 1770080681
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8268 164Th St
Jamaica, NY 114321104
(718) 883-3000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 13, 2021
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #309907

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1770080681. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
480
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$85,136
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 297 287 $190
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 91 85 $131
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 63 62 $229
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 29 21 $79

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 88. This provider delivers 5.5× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Dafina Cahani's medical specialty?
Dr. Dafina Cahani practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Jamaica, NY.
Where does Dr. Dafina Cahani practice?
Dr. Dafina Cahani practices at 8268 164Th St, Jamaica, NY 114321104. Office phone: 7188833000.
What is Dr. Dafina Cahani's NPI?
Dr. Dafina Cahani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770080681, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Dafina Cahani accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Dafina Cahani accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Dafina Cahani commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.