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 in practice. 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

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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails2,073$30$100
Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4682$58$115
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)662$63$160
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)608$1$40
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)472$39$100
Foot X-ray, 3+ views422$24$75
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths325$61$115
Placement of strapping to ankle or foot269$14$85
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth213$48$105
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint134$37$120
Placement of strapping to toes124$9$80
New patient office visit (30-44 min)118$71$200
Removal of inflamed or infected skin, up to 10% of body surface91$42$115
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)89$88$200
Strapping, unna boot81$52$149
Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle79$40$110
New patient office visit (45-59 min)75$116$250
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less69$97$220
Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less69$74$150
Simple or single drainage of skin abscess46$93$210
Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes35$15$60
Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot33$70$129
Shaving of skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, more than 2.0 cm30$95$220
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint29$39$120
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views25$27$85
Complicated or multiple drainage of skin abscess18$148$310
Knee X-ray, 3 views16$29$95
Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes15$10$50
Shaving of skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.6-1.0 cm14$85$190
Application of electrical stimulation with therapist present, each 15 minutes14$8$52
Permanent removal fingernail or toenail12$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 NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2020
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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), and 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 →