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 .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
12930 East Fwy
Houston, TX 770155710
(713) 453-7197
fax (713) 450-1345
Additional location
20207 Chasewood Park Dr Ste 305
Houston, TX 770701442
(832) 534-7600

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$371

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.