Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Zafar Chowdhry, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Johnstown, PA

  • NPI 1881601508
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 58 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1111 Franklin St, Suite 130
Johnstown, PA 159054330
(814) 534-5724
fax (814) 536-1786
Mailing address
145 Hospital Ave Ste 106
Du Bois, PA 158011463

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 21, 2019
Year of graduation
1968 — 58 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD036202L

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881601508. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
79
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$4,601
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 36 23 $49
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 15 15 $82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 14 14 $81
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 14 13 $35

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Johnstown Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 24. This provider delivers 3.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$94
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 1 $70.39
Smith+Nephew, INC. 1 $23.66

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$94

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
18
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$447
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 18 0 $447

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Zafar Chowdhry's medical specialty?
Dr. Zafar Chowdhry practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Johnstown, PA.
Where does Dr. Zafar Chowdhry practice?
Dr. Zafar Chowdhry practices at 1111 Franklin St, Johnstown, PA 159054330. Office phone: 8145345724.
What is Dr. Zafar Chowdhry's NPI?
Dr. Zafar Chowdhry's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881601508, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Zafar Chowdhry accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Zafar Chowdhry accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Zafar Chowdhry commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99221); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.