Zafar Hossain, MD
NPI 1316997257 · Internal Medicine Physician · Anderson, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Zafar Hossain, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Anderson, SC (NPI 1316997257).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316997257
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 18859 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,059 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 436 | $121 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 366 | $16 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 98 | $127 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 63 | $29 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 55 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 86 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 236 | 65 |
| Gabapentin | 227 | 65 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 215 | 61 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 214 | 55 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 162 | 50 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 153 | 32 |
| Metformin Hcl | 144 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$783 across 45 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
- 2006-05-11
- Last updated
- 2019-06-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zafar Hossain's NPI number?
- Zafar Hossain's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316997257, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Zafar Hossain's specialty?
- Zafar Hossain is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Zafar Hossain located?
- Zafar Hossain's practice location on file with NPPES is 2000 E Greenville St Ste 2300, Anderson, SC 29621-1721.
- What is Zafar Hossain's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Zafar Hossain is (864) 512-5780.
- Does Zafar Hossain accept Medicare?
- Zafar Hossain is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Zafar Hossain's NPI active?
- Yes — Zafar Hossain's NPI (1316997257) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.