SYED N. ZAFAR MD – NPI #1194824995
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

SYED ZAFAR is a physician located in DOUGLASVILLE, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1194824995 to SYED ZAFAR on September 21, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his other name SYEDMOHAMMAD NASIM ZAFAR. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Nov 20, 2019. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for SYED ZAFAR below.

NPI Profile for
SYED N. ZAFAR

NPI Number
1194824995
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SYED N. ZAFAR
Other Name: SYEDMOHAMMAD NASIM ZAFAR
Credentials
MD
Primary location
8820 HOSPITAL DR
DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30134-2266
Phone: (770) 947-3000 Fax: (770) 947-3012
1 Other location(s):
180 Martin Dr
Carrollton, GA 30117-2425
Phone: (404) 321-6111
Fax: (404) 417-2986
Mailing address
3018 GOLD CREEK DR
VILLA RICA, GA 30180-5851
Phone: (770) 459-3728 Fax: (678) 840-4035
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 GA D58814
207RC0200X
- Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine		 WA MD00038242

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
8820 HOSPITAL DR,
DOUGLASVILLE, GA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
SYED ZAFAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • WELLSTAR COBB MEDICAL CENTER
      3950 AUSTELL RD
      AUSTELL, GA 30106
    • WELLSTAR DOUGLAS HOSPITAL
      8954 HOSPITAL DRIVE
      DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30134
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • CENTRAL HOME HEALTH CARE, AN AMEDISYS COMPANY
      3009 CHAPEL HILL ROAD, SUITE C
      DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135
    • WELLSTAR HOME HEALTH, LLC
      805 SANDY PLAINS ROAD
      MARIETTA, GA 30066

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