Zuhair Abualrihy, MD
NPI 1720240682 · Family Medicine Physician · Gastonia, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Zuhair Abualrihy, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Gastonia, NC (NPI 1720240682).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720240682
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2024-00833 (NC)
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
17 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 · 131 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 456 | 145 |
| Losartan Potassium | 341 | 113 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 293 | 90 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 288 | 94 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 273 | 70 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 261 | 90 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$40 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
- 2008-07-01
- Last updated
- 2026-03-09
- Certified
- 2026-03-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zuhair Abualrihy's NPI number?
- Zuhair Abualrihy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720240682, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Zuhair Abualrihy's specialty?
- Zuhair Abualrihy is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Zuhair Abualrihy located?
- Zuhair Abualrihy's practice location on file with NPPES is 2910 East Franklin Blvd #1, Gastonia, NC 28056-7225.
- What is Zuhair Abualrihy's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Zuhair Abualrihy is (704) 648-0460.
- Does Zuhair Abualrihy accept Medicare?
- Zuhair Abualrihy is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Zuhair Abualrihy's NPI active?
- Yes — Zuhair Abualrihy's NPI (1720240682) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.