Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Tausif Zar, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Tucson, AZ
- NPI 1396889358
- Accepts Medicare
- 29 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
5981 E Grant RD Ste 109
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 290-5260
fax (520) 290-5284 - Mailing address
-
6622 N. 91St Ave., Suite 220
Glendale, AZ 85305
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 30, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 1997 — 29 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Arizona #38228
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396889358. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,478
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$228,612
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 557 | 181 | $115 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 181 | 97 | $124 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 179 | 143 | $115 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 146 | 74 | $76 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 121 | 114 | $167 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 116 | 21 | $348 | |
90966 |
Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) | 95 | 12 | $291 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 58 | 18 | $289 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 25 | 25 | $216 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 16 peers in Tucson Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 128. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,655
Transactions
84
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. | 9 | $261.00 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 7 | $256.56 | |
| Amgen INC. | 15 | $216.52 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 19 | $211.80 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 8 | $165.69 | |
| Opko Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 7 | $136.21 | |
| Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. | 5 | $103.69 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 4 | $72.63 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 3 | $66.21 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 2 | $32.78 | |
| Chiesi USA, INC. | 1 | $29.74 | |
| Vifor Pharma, INC. | 1 | $29.03 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 1 | $24.91 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 1 | $19.79 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $14.40 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,329
Patients
432
Total drug cost
$286,161
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | Generic | 234 | 66 | $6,618 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 207 | 66 | $2,811 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 120 | 44 | $1,057 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 106 | 42 | $2,067 |
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 95 | 36 | $93,083 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 93 | 29 | $1,054 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 81 | 24 | $1,401 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 76 | 25 | $663 |
| Velphoro (Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide) | Brand | 70 | 15 | $153,774 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 64 | 25 | $18,045 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Tausif Zar's medical specialty?
Dr. Tausif Zar practices Nephrology Physician in Tucson, AZ.
Where does Dr. Tausif Zar practice?
Dr. Tausif Zar practices at 5981 E Grant RD Ste 109, Tucson, AZ 85712. Office phone: 5202905260.
What is Dr. Tausif Zar's NPI?
Dr. Tausif Zar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396889358, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Tausif Zar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Tausif Zar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Tausif Zar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.