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General Surgery

Nisar A. Zaidi, MD

Works at hospitals in Deer River, MN · Duluth, MN · Virginia, MN … · Minnesota, Wisconsin

Summary

Dr. Nisar A. Zaidi, MD is a general surgeon at 1600 Miller Trunk Hwy, Duluth, MN 55811. Phone: (218) 786-5360. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nisar A. Zaidi had 92 Original Medicare patients and 216 services. NPI 1336468107. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nisar A. Zaidi, 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 Nisar A. Zaidi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nisar A. Zaidi 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 Nisar A. Zaidi see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 92 Original Medicare patients and 216 services for Nisar A. Zaidi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nisar A. Zaidi's NPI number?
1336468107. 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 Nisar A. Zaidi, 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 patients92
Services billed to Medicare216
Different services or procedures42
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue (76536)44 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)23 services
  3. Ultrasonic guidance during surgery (76998)19 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)14 services
  5. Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands (60500)11 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 pressure74%
  • High cholesterol61%
  • Arthritis41%
  • Anxiety29%
  • Chronic kidney disease26%
  • Diabetes22%

Hospitals where Nisar A. Zaidi works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nisar A. Zaidi 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Nisar A. Zaidi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nisar A. Zaidi as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Duluth Clinic Ltd1,144 clinicians in the group
  • Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center382 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Duluth

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Duluth, MN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in The Duluth Clinic Ltd

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1336468107
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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