Zafar Ahmad, P.A.
NPI 1629382668 · Physician Assistant · Columbia, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Zafar Ahmad, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider in Columbia, MO (NPI 1629382668).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629382668
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2010020914 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 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
940 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 470 | $66 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 153 | $99 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 121 | $142 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 34 | $96 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 31 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 88 | 88 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 84 | 83 |
| Prednisone | 67 | 66 |
| Mupirocin | 44 | 43 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 42 | 41 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 35 | 35 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 34 | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$67 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
- 2010-08-02
- Last updated
- 2025-11-24
- Certified
- 2025-11-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zafar Ahmad's NPI number?
- Zafar Ahmad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629382668, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Zafar Ahmad's specialty?
- Zafar Ahmad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Zafar Ahmad located?
- Zafar Ahmad's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65212-0001.
- What is Zafar Ahmad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Zafar Ahmad is (573) 882-8091.
- Does Zafar Ahmad accept Medicare?
- Zafar Ahmad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Zafar Ahmad's NPI active?
- Yes — Zafar Ahmad's NPI (1629382668) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.