Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Tahir Effendi, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Watervliet, NY

  • NPI 1285739789
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1500 2Nd Ave
Watervliet, NY 121892800
(518) 272-0028
fax (518) 272-4859
Mailing address
421A Moe RD
Clifton Park, NY 120655100

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 25, 2019
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #209567

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285739789. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
729
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$58,763
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 253 112 $87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 130 85 $123
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 63 61 $80
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 59 59 $30
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 57 57 $124
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage 47 47 $76
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes 38 38 $18
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 19 19 $14
82947 Blood glucose (sugar) level 14 12 $4
92250 Photography of the retina 13 13 $36

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Watervliet Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 56. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$955
Transactions
48
Manufacturers
12
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novo Nordisk INC 16 $328.03
Lilly USA, LLC 5 $138.92
Renalytix Ai, INC. 5 $79.23
Dexcom, INC. 3 $70.82
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 4 $67.04
Amgen INC. 3 $56.32
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 4 $55.25
Abbvie INC. 2 $49.59
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $34.49
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. 2 $30.77
Astellas Pharma US INC 1 $23.41
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 1 $21.53

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$955

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,172
Patients
678
Total drug cost
$317,845
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 235 68 $5,080
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 214 74 $3,789
Lisinopril Generic 211 63 $2,212
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 195 66 $1,692
Omeprazole Generic 190 59 $3,318
Metformin Hcl Generic 180 58 $3,017
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 131 46 $5,342
Losartan Potassium Generic 126 37 $2,371
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 111 38 $2,529
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Brand 106 27 $151,990

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Tahir Effendi's medical specialty?
Dr. Tahir Effendi practices Internal Medicine Physician in Watervliet, NY.
Where does Dr. Tahir Effendi practice?
Dr. Tahir Effendi practices at 1500 2Nd Ave, Watervliet, NY 121892800. Office phone: 5182720028.
What is Dr. Tahir Effendi's NPI?
Dr. Tahir Effendi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285739789, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Tahir Effendi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Tahir Effendi accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Tahir Effendi commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Advance care planning (HCPCS 99497). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.