Salman Zafar, MD
NPI 1457319998 · Internal Medicine Physician · Norwich, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Salman Zafar, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Norwich, CT (NPI 1457319998).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457319998
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 037347 (CT)
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
1,369 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 | 740 | $132 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 161 | $10 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 10 Minutes99307 | 117 | $41 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 85 | $93 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 50 | $15 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 174 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,023 | 275 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 590 | 151 |
| Lisinopril | 545 | 144 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 433 | 122 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 430 | 121 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 395 | 89 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$409 across 4 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
- 2006-05-03
- Last updated
- 2009-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Salman Zafar's NPI number?
- Salman Zafar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457319998, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Salman Zafar's specialty?
- Salman Zafar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Salman Zafar located?
- Salman Zafar's practice location on file with NPPES is 12 Case St, Norwich, CT 06360.
- What is Salman Zafar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Salman Zafar is (860) 889-0147.
- Does Salman Zafar accept Medicare?
- Salman Zafar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Salman Zafar's NPI active?
- Yes — Salman Zafar's NPI (1457319998) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.