Dr. Zaher Qassem, MD
2350 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103 • +1-568-555-8429
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Rockford Percentiles
NPI #1366551996 • CBSA Regional • Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Zaher Qassem, MD (NPI #1366551996) practices Pulmonary Disease in Rockford, IL (61103) with sub-specialty concentration in 49 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 1,760 annual CMS services across 581 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a upper-quartile active clinical volume (75th Rockford percentile) (-0.12σ vs IL state mean, 56.09th statewide percentile).
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Qassem (averaging 3.0 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management) represents 41% of tracked volume (722 encounters), paired with 94060 (405x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Zaher Qassem in Rockford (61103) face an estimated $218.00 initial evaluation fee at 2350 N Rockton Ave (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 16-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.61/5 from 4 verified reports).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 24 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2002), Dr. Qassem coordinates 49 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 2350 N Rockton Ave (+1-568-555-8429).
Compared against Rockford, IL Pulmonary Disease peers
1,760 annual services across 581 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from IL Pulmonary Disease mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management | 722 | 75th | $139 – $190 |
| 94060 | Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation | 405 | 80th | $91 – $124 |
| 94729 | Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) | 299 | 76th | $82 – $113 |
| 95810 | Attended Sleep Apnea Polysomnography Interpretation | 194 | 74th | $254 – $348 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Respiratory & Sleep Workup | 141 | 72th | $196 – $268 |
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Dr. Zaher Qassem, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Qassem National Provider Identifier | NPI #1366551996 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (61103) |
| Dr. Qassem Rockford CMS Volume Rank | 75.00th Pct (1,760 CMS svcs; Z -0.115σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IL Pulmonary Disease) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $218.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Rockford, IL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $218.00 avg paid • 16 min lobby wait | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.61/5 Listening • 4.79/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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