Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Muhammad Zafar, M.D.

Pediatrics · Durham, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
DUMC 102350, Durham, NC 27710
9196845870
In practice since 2009 (16 years)
NPI: 1790018000 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Zafar

Dr. Muhammad Zafar is a pediatrics specialist in Durham, NC, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zafar performed 52 Medicare services across 51 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zafar received a total of $123,128 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 190 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatrics. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. 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. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 16 years in practice ▲ 52 Medicare services $123,128 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
52
Medicare services
Bottom 10% in NC for pediatrics
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
51
Unique beneficiaries
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~3 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
Central motor stimulation test of arms and legs
This procedure involves placing skin electrodes on the body to measure how the central nervous system stimulates the muscles in the arms and legs.
 19 $84 $435
Electromyography of 2 extremities
A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of two arms or legs. It helps evaluate nerve and muscle function.
 17 $57 $352
Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs
This procedure involves placing skin electrodes and measuring stimulated sites on the arms and legs.
 16 $32 $166
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 ↗
$123,128
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $17,590/year across 7 years
Top 1% in NC for pediatrics
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
190
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$82,124 (66.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$36,098 (29.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,906 (4.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$36,067
2023
$17,270
2022
$40,901
2021
$15,226
2020
$2,201
2019
$8,859
2018
$2,604

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$24,103
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$9,031
UCB, Inc.
$2,384
SK Life Science, Inc.
$125
Neurelis, Inc.
$125
BIOCODEX, INC.
$103
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
$87
Pyros Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$83
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$26
Top 3 companies account for 98.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$82,169
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$9,031
EISAI INC.
$8,775
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$5,357
AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$4,300
UCB, Inc.
$3,021
PTC Therapeutics, Inc.
$2,700
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$2,200
UCB SA
$1,184
Eisai Inc.
$1,051
Monteris Medical Corporation
$1,031
Neurelis, Inc.
$516
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$461
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$450
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$138
SK Life Science, Inc.
$125
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$111
BIOCODEX, INC.
$103
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
$87
Pyros Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$83
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$79
NEUROPACE, INC.
$79
Zogenix Inc.
$39
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$26
Mallinckrodt LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 81.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · APTIOM · Brineura · Briviact · DAYBUE · DIACOMIT · EPIDIOLEX · Epidiolex · Fintepla · Fycompa · LifeVest · Neuroblate · RNS Neurostimulator Kit · SYMPAZAN · VALTOCO · VIGPODER · VNS - Sentiva · VNS THERAPY SENTIVA MODEL 1000 GENERATOR · VNS Therapy · VNS Therapy SenTiva Model 1000 Generator · XCOPRI
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 →

The majority of payments (67%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in pediatrics and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for pediatrics in NC.

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Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Zafar is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% of NC peers, with 16 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Zafar experienced with central motor stimulation test of arms and legs?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zafar performed 19 central motor stimulation test of arms and legs 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 $123,128 from 25 companies across 190 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 pediatricians in Durham?
Dr. Zafar's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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 →

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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. Data Coverage reflects 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 →