Quick answers
- Does Waqqar B. Khan-Farooqi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Waqqar B. Khan-Farooqi accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Waqqar B. Khan-Farooqi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 508 Original Medicare patients and 5,886 services for Waqqar B. Khan-Farooqi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Waqqar B. Khan-Farooqi's NPI number?
- 1275516486. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Waqqar B. Khan-Farooqi, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 508 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,886 |
| Different services or procedures | 97 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)4,187 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)448 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)364 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)157 services
- X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views (73610)120 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- Arthritis66%
- High cholesterol64%
- High blood pressure39%
- Osteoporosis24%
- Ischemic heart disease17%
- Anxiety17%
Hospitals where Waqqar B. Khan-Farooqi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Waqqar B. Khan-Farooqi at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Aspen Valley Hospital DistrictAspen, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 061324
- Community HospitalGrand Junction, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060054
- Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional HospitalGrand Junction, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060023
- Montrose Regional HealthMontrose, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060006
- Valley View Hospital AssociationGlenwood Springs, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060075
Practice locations
Addresses where Waqqar B. Khan-Farooqi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 181 W Meadow Dr, Suite 400Vail, CO 81657 (970) 476‑1100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Waqqar B. Khan-Farooqi as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Steadman Clinic Professional LLC79 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Vail
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Vail, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Steadman Clinic Professional LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Stanford University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275516486 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians