Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Hassan Zulfiqar, MD

Gastroenterology · Port Orange, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
870 DUNLAWTON AVE STE 210A, Port Orange, FL 32127
3865183671
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1487684171 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. Zulfiqar 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. Zulfiqar

Dr. Hassan Zulfiqar is a gastroenterology in Port Orange, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zulfiqar performed 499 Medicare services across 455 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zulfiqar received a total of $2,889 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 131 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Zulfiqar 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ 499 Medicare services$ $2,889 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
499
Medicare services
Bottom 38% in FL for gastroenterology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
455
Unique beneficiaries
$158
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~26 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
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy106$199$994
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity86$62$149
Colonoscopy with biopsy58$245$1,237
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity56$101$277
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare47$323$1,413
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)45$95$281
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity29$38$79
Initial hospital admission, high complexity23$131$399
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope21$162$1,050
Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope15$308$1,114
New patient office visit (30-44 min)13$57$270
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 2024 ↗
$2,889
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $413/year across 7 years
Bottom 49% in FL for gastroenterology
25
Companies
131
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
$2,889 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$401
2023
$291
2022
$200
2021
$11
2020
$74
2019
$871
2018
$1,040

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AbbVie, Inc.
$391
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$341
ABBVIE INC.
$281
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$218
Allergan Inc.
$213
AbbVie Inc.
$198
UCB, Inc.
$192
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$191
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$183
Ethicon US, LLC
$142
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$102
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$80
PFIZER INC.
$48
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$46
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$42
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$38
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$34
VIVUS, Inc.
$22
Aries Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Ardelyx, Inc.
$17
Shire North American Group Inc
$14
Olympus America Inc.
$12
PENTAX of America, Inc.
$12
Phadia US Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 35.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Amitiza · CLENPIQ · CREON · CapsoCam · Cimzia · Creon · DIFICID · ELEVIEW · ENTYVIO · Entyvio · Epclusa · GATTEX · HUMIRA · Humira · IBSRELA · ImmunoCAP · LINX Reflux Management System · LINZESS · MAVYRET · Mavyret · Metal Stents · Motegrity · OCALIVA · PANCREAZE · PREPOPIK · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SUPREP · SUTAB · TREMFYA · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · XIFAXANIBSD · ZENPEP
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 $579 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologys within 10 mi
31
Per 100K population
5.5
County median income
$66,581
Nearest hospital
HALIFAX HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
7.2 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
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. Zulfiqar is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

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. Zulfiqar experienced with upper gi endoscopy with biopsy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zulfiqar performed 106 upper gi endoscopy with biopsy 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. Zulfiqar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zulfiqar received a total of $2,889 from 25 companies across 131 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. Zulfiqar's costs compare to other gastroenterologys in Port Orange?
Dr. Zulfiqar's average Medicare payment per service is $158. 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. Zulfiqar) 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 →