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Rheumatology

Zareen Vaghaiwalla, MD

Works at hospitals in Orlando, FL · Tavares, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Zareen Vaghaiwalla, MD is a rheumatologist at 1324 Lakeland Hill Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805. Phone: (863) 687-1100. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Zareen Vaghaiwalla had 154 Original Medicare patients and 1,047 services. NPI 1144674961. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Rheumatologist (Medicare lists Rheumatology)
  • Address: 1324 Lakeland Hill Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (863) 687‑1100
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: AdventHealth Orlando, AdventHealth Waterman
  • Group practice: Florida Hospital Medical Group Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 2016 (10 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Zareen Vaghaiwalla, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Zareen Vaghaiwalla accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zareen Vaghaiwalla accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Zareen Vaghaiwalla see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 154 Original Medicare patients and 1,047 services for Zareen Vaghaiwalla. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Zareen Vaghaiwalla's NPI number?
1144674961. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Zareen Vaghaiwalla, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients154
Services billed to Medicare1,047
Different services or procedures28
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)214 services
  2. Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, automated (85652)148 services
  3. Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)146 services
  4. Measurement c-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation (86140)143 services
  5. Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)125 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Osteoporosis36%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Ischemic heart disease32%

Hospitals where Zareen Vaghaiwalla works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Zareen Vaghaiwalla at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • AdventHealth OrlandoOrlando, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100007
  • AdventHealth WatermanTavares, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 100057

Practice locations

Addresses where Zareen Vaghaiwalla is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Zareen Vaghaiwalla as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Florida Hospital Medical Group Inc1,755 clinicians in the group
  • Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc536 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rheumatologists in Lakeland

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lakeland, FL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Florida Hospital Medical Group Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2016 (10 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1144674961
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians