Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Muhammad Zafar, M.D.

Clinical Neurophysiology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Pediatrics Physician · Pediatrics Physician · Neurology With Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician · Durham, NC

  • NPI 1790018000
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Dumc 102350, Duke Medical Center
Durham, NC 277100001
(919) 684-5870
Mailing address
Po Box 63362
Charlotte, NC 282633362

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 10, 2017
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0600X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
North Carolina #2016-01267 · Pennsylvania #MD447132 · Kentucky #46343

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790018000. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
52
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$4,106
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
95939 Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of central motor stimulation in arms and legs 19 18 $112
95861 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, 2 extremities 17 17 $77
95938 Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs 16 16 $43

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Durham Clinical Neurophysiology Physician, average services per provider: 16. This provider delivers 3.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$36,067
Transactions
49
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
LivaNova USA, INC. 29 $24,103.10
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 11 $9,030.95
Ucb, INC. 3 $2,383.98
Neurelis, INC. 1 $125.00
Sk Life Science, INC. 1 $125.00
Biocodex, INC. 1 $103.43
BioMarin Pharmaceutical INC. 1 $87.16
Pyros Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $82.58
Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) 1 $25.94

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$17,608
Consulting Fee
$10,206
Travel and Lodging
$5,805
Food and Beverage
$2,447

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Muhammad Zafar's medical specialty?
Dr. Muhammad Zafar practices Clinical Neurophysiology Physician in Durham, NC.
Where does Dr. Muhammad Zafar practice?
Dr. Muhammad Zafar practices at Dumc 102350, Durham, NC 277100001. Office phone: 9196845870.
What is Dr. Muhammad Zafar's NPI?
Dr. Muhammad Zafar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790018000, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Muhammad Zafar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Muhammad Zafar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Muhammad Zafar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of central motor stimulation in arms and legs (HCPCS 95939); Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, 2 extremities (HCPCS 95861); Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs (HCPCS 95938). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.