Zaid Tafesh, M.D.
NPI 1457790024 · Transplant Hepatology Physician · Newark, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Zaid Tafesh, M.D. is a Transplant Hepatology Physician provider in Newark, NJ (NPI 1457790024).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457790024
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Transplant Hepatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA10721300 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
338 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 158 | $103 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 135 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 30 | $70 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 15 | $139 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $70–$139 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tacrolimus | 156 | 54 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 131 | 33 |
| Rifaximinbrand: Xifaxan | 129 | 29 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 107 | 30 |
| Carvedilol | 105 | 40 |
| Furosemide | 104 | 34 |
| Ursodiol | 86 | 23 |
| Spironolactone |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 140 Bergen StNewark, NJ 07103-2425Phone: (973) 972-7218
- 150 Bergen StNewark, NJ 07103-2496Phone: (973) 972-4300
- 185 S Orange Ave Rm H-538Newark, NJ 07103-2757Phone: (973) 972-5252
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-06-17
- Last updated
- 2023-10-12
- Certified
- 2023-09-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zaid Tafesh's NPI number?
- Zaid Tafesh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457790024, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Zaid Tafesh's specialty?
- Zaid Tafesh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Transplant Hepatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Zaid Tafesh located?
- Zaid Tafesh's practice location on file with NPPES is 90 Bergen St Ste 2100, Newark, NJ 07103-2425.
- What is Zaid Tafesh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Zaid Tafesh is (973) 972-2343.
- Does Zaid Tafesh accept Medicare?
- Zaid Tafesh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Zaid Tafesh's NPI active?
- Yes — Zaid Tafesh's NPI (1457790024) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.