Thamer Robert Qaqish, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Thamer Robert Qaqish, MD has been part of the Buffalo medical community since 2013 in group practice. He has been in practice for 13+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 90.04/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 45% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1575dNPPES updated 2022-01-12 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215-3098
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in New York.
MIPS Score
202390.04/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.4 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in New YorkHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
58
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePercentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$4.0k received from industry
16 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Thamer Robert Qaqish's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 11, 2022
CMS-verified certification date
13 years in practice
Established
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Thamer Robert Qaqish
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Thamer Robert Qaqish for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Buffalo required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Thamer Robert Qaqish
NPI records show Dr. Qaqish as active with telehealth listed in Buffalo, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (716) 898-3948.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Thamer Robert Qaqish
Practice Location
462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215-3098
Mailing Address
462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215-3098
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