Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Naveed Zafar, M.D.
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Specialist · Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
- NPI 1659690196
- Accepts Medicare
- 24 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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12930 East Fwy
Houston, TX 770155710
(713) 453-7197
fax (713) 450-1345 - Additional location
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20207 Chasewood Park Dr Ste 305
Houston, TX 770701442
(832) 534-7600
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 22, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 2002 — 24 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Texas #N7041 · Pennsylvania #MD438496
- Medicaid (2)
- TX #219535604 · TX #152333401
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659690196. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
118
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$10,402
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 68 | 28 | $77 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 38 | 37 | $81 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 12 | 11 | $173 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 79 peers in Houston Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$371
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $125.00 | |
| Biosense Webster, INC. | 1 | $67.90 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 1 | $63.87 | |
| Tela Bio, INC. | 3 | $55.46 | |
| Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated | 1 | $31.56 | |
| Integra LifeSciences Corporation | 1 | $27.33 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
16
Patients
16
Total drug cost
$189
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 16 | 16 | $189 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Naveed Zafar's medical specialty?
Dr. Naveed Zafar practices Surgery Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Naveed Zafar practice?
Dr. Naveed Zafar practices at 12930 East Fwy, Houston, TX 770155710. Office phone: 7134537197.
What is Dr. Naveed Zafar's NPI?
Dr. Naveed Zafar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659690196, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Naveed Zafar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Naveed Zafar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Naveed Zafar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99221); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.