Quick answers
- Does Zahir N. Ali accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zahir N. Ali 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 Zahir N. Ali see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 156 Original Medicare patients and 166 services for Zahir N. Ali. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Zahir N. Ali's NPI number?
- 1184685422. 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 Zahir N. Ali, 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 patients | 156 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 166 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)138 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)26 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 cholesterol74%
- Arthritis58%
- Depression51%
- Anxiety49%
- Heart failure49%
Hospitals where Zahir N. Ali works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Zahir N. Ali 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.
- CHRISTUS St Michael Health SystemTexarkana, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450801
- Odessa Regional Medical CenterOdessa, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450661
Practice locations
Addresses where Zahir N. Ali is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1000 Pine StTexarkana, TX 75501 (903) 798‑8000
- 1007 S William StAtlanta, TX 75551 (903) 799‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Zahir N. Ali as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Texas Physician Services, PLLC238 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Texarkana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texarkana, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Texas Physician Services, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184685422 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians