Quick answers
- Does Howard P. Zahalsky accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard P. Zahalsky 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 Howard P. Zahalsky see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 248 Original Medicare patients and 2,305 services for Howard P. Zahalsky. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Howard P. Zahalsky's NPI number?
- 1376722496. 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 Howard P. Zahalsky, 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 | 248 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,305 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes (99458)448 services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)342 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)275 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)271 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)181 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure63%
- Arthritis35%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Diabetes23%
- Chronic kidney disease17%
Hospitals where Howard P. Zahalsky works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard P. Zahalsky 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.
- Virginia Hospital CenterArlington, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490050
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard P. Zahalsky is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1715 N George Mason Dr, Suite 501Arlington, VA 22205 (703) 525‑4103
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Arlington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arlington, VA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1376722496 |
| 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