Zafar Sheikh, M.D.
NPI 1821000886 · Internal Medicine Physician · Madera, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Zafar Sheikh, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Madera, CA (NPI 1821000886).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821000886
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A41324 (CA)
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
19 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
499 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 | 203 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 165 | $92 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 53 | $3 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 20 | $24 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 17 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 53 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 112 | 30 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 110 | 29 |
| Omeprazole | 102 | 30 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 93 | 30 |
| Metformin Hcl | 67 | 20 |
| Lisinopril | 64 | 17 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 across 1 record (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
- 2006-08-11
- Last updated
- 2011-03-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zafar Sheikh's NPI number?
- Zafar Sheikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821000886, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Zafar Sheikh's specialty?
- Zafar Sheikh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Zafar Sheikh located?
- Zafar Sheikh's practice location on file with NPPES is 1111 W 4th St, Madera, CA 93637-4474.
- What is Zafar Sheikh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Zafar Sheikh is (559) 662-2705.
- Does Zafar Sheikh accept Medicare?
- Zafar Sheikh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Zafar Sheikh's NPI active?
- Yes — Zafar Sheikh's NPI (1821000886) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-03-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.