Zafar Tahir, PA
NPI 1083042824 · Family Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Zafar Tahir, PA is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1083042824).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083042824
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA10497 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 100 | 69 |
| Naproxen | 55 | 31 |
| Metformin Hcl | 52 | 27 |
| Prednisone | 50 | 38 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 36 | 28 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 33 | 19 |
| Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$131 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-10-14
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zafar Tahir's NPI number?
- Zafar Tahir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083042824, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Zafar Tahir's specialty?
- Zafar Tahir is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Zafar Tahir located?
- Zafar Tahir's practice location on file with NPPES is 5990 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77076-4233.
- What is Zafar Tahir's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Zafar Tahir is (712) 695-9947.
- Does Zafar Tahir accept Medicare?
- Zafar Tahir is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Zafar Tahir's NPI active?
- Yes — Zafar Tahir's NPI (1083042824) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.