Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Omair Zafar, DPM

Podiatrist · New Port Richey, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
6543 MADISON ST, New Port Richey, FL 34652
7278429504
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1679867428 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Zafar from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Zafar

Dr. Omair Zafar is a podiatrist in New Port Richey, FL, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zafar performed 6,942 Medicare services across 2,881 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zafar received a total of $378 from 2 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 2 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in podiatrist. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Zafar is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ Top 3% volume in FL $378 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Podiatric Physician 3659 Clear March 31, 2028
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,942
Medicare services
Top 3% in FL for podiatrist
2,881
Unique beneficiaries
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~496 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails
Surgical removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. This procedure involves the excision of multiple nails during a single session.
2,073 $30 $100
Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4
This procedure involves the removal of two to four benign, thickened skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate non-cancerous skin lesions.
682 $58 $115
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
662 $63 $160
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
608 $1 $40
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
472 $39 $100
Foot X-ray, 3+ views
An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints.
422 $24 $75
Removal of more than 4 noncancerous thickened skin growths
This procedure involves the removal of more than four noncancerous thickened skin growths. It is a surgical intervention to eliminate benign skin lesions.
325 $61 $115
Ankle or foot strapping
Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection.
269 $14 $85
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth
This procedure involves the removal of a single benign, thickened skin growth. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate the lesion.
213 $48 $105
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint
Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint.
134 $37 $120
Toe strapping
Application of strapping to the toes for support or stabilization.
124 $9 $80
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
118 $71 $200
Removal of inflamed or infected skin, up to 10% of body surface
This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin affected by inflammation or infection. It is performed when the affected area covers up to 10 percent of the patient's total body surface area.
91 $42 $115
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
89 $88 $200
Strapping, unna boot 81 $52 $149
Tendon injection at attachment site
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle.
79 $40 $110
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
75 $116 $250
Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less
This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller.
69 $97 $220
Wound tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less
This procedure involves the removal of tissue from a wound area measuring 20 square centimeters or less.
69 $74 $150
Simple drainage of skin abscess
A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing.
46 $93 $210
Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes
A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation.
35 $15 $60
Vein wound compression bandage application, lower leg, ankle, and foot
Application of compression bandages to the lower leg, ankle, and foot to manage vein-related wounds.
33 $70 $129
Shaving of skin growth, larger than 2.0 cm
This procedure involves the removal of a skin growth by shaving it off. It is performed on areas such as the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals when the growth exceeds 2.0 cm in size.
30 $95 $220
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint
Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space.
29 $39 $120
Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints.
25 $27 $85
Complex or multiple skin abscess drainage
A procedure to drain one or more skin abscesses that are complex in nature. This involves opening and cleaning the infected pockets under the skin.
18 $148 $310
Knee X-ray, 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures.
16 $29 $95
Ultrasound therapy, each 15 minutes
Application of ultrasound waves to tissue for therapeutic purposes. The procedure is billed in 15-minute increments.
15 $10 $50
Shaving of skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm
A minor procedure to shave off a skin growth measuring 0.6 to 1.0 cm from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals.
14 $85 $190
Electrical stimulation therapy, per 15 minutes
Application of electrical stimulation to the body with a therapist present. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment of treatment.
14 $8 $52
Permanent removal fingernail or toenail 12 $113 $390
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2020 ↗
$378
Total received (2018-2020)
Avg $189/year across 2 years
Bottom 35% in FL for podiatrist
2
Companies
2
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$378 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2020
$321
2018
$57

Payments by company (2020)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$321
Cartiva, Inc.
$57
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Cartiva
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $5 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Podiatrists within 10 mi
83
Per 100K population
14.1
County median income
$67,384
Nearest hospital
MORTON PLANT NORTH BAY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2020
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Zafar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Zafar experienced with toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zafar performed 2,073 toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Zafar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zafar received a total of $378 from 2 companies across 2 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Zafar's costs compare to other podiatrists in New Port Richey?
Dr. Zafar's average Medicare payment per service is $40. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Zafar) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →