Sarwar Zahid, MD
NPI 1972845287 · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Jackson Heights, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sarwar Zahid, MD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Jackson Heights, NY (NPI 1972845287).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972845287
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 277914 (NY)
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 tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
419 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 148 | $46 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 71 | $145 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 67 | $128 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 67 | $17 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 39 | $103 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 27 | $173 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $17–$173 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 91 | 27 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 84 | 35 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 77 | 27 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 75 | 17 |
| Afliberceptbrand: Eylea | 41 | 13 |
| Dexamethasonebrand: Ozurdex | 40 | 22 |
| Timolol Maleate | 36 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$12,608 across 38 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 7409 37th Ave Ste 303Jackson Heights, NY 11372-6303Phone: (866) 599-8774
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-03-25
- Last updated
- 2026-04-03
- Certified
- 2026-04-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sarwar Zahid's NPI number?
- Sarwar Zahid's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972845287, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sarwar Zahid's specialty?
- Sarwar Zahid is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sarwar Zahid located?
- Sarwar Zahid's practice location on file with NPPES is 3716 73rd St Ste 302, Jackson Heights, NY 11372-6216.
- What is Sarwar Zahid's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sarwar Zahid is (646) 543-5341.
- Does Sarwar Zahid accept Medicare?
- Sarwar Zahid is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sarwar Zahid's NPI active?
- Yes — Sarwar Zahid's NPI (1972845287) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.