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Orthopedic Surgery

Syed Z. Tahir, MD

Works at hospitals in Mesa, AZ · Maricopa, AZ · Arizona

Summary

Dr. Syed Z. Tahir, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 4824 E Baseline Rd, Suite 140, Mesa, AZ 85206. Phone: (480) 854-8124. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Syed Z. Tahir had 226 Original Medicare patients and 656 services. NPI 1356341986. 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 Syed Z. Tahir, 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 Syed Z. Tahir accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Syed Z. Tahir 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 Syed Z. Tahir see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 226 Original Medicare patients and 656 services for Syed Z. Tahir. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Syed Z. Tahir's NPI number?
1356341986. 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 Syed Z. Tahir, 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 patients226
Services billed to Medicare656
Different services or procedures76
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)92 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)76 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)61 services
  4. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)54 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)50 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%
  • Arthritis54%
  • Diabetes43%
  • Chronic kidney disease36%
  • Ischemic heart disease35%

Hospitals where Syed Z. Tahir works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Syed Z. Tahir 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 Syed Z. Tahir is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Mesa

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mesa, AZ — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1973 (53 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1356341986
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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