Quick answers
- Does Abdulmasih Z. Zarif accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Abdulmasih Z. Zarif 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 Abdulmasih Z. Zarif see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 165 Original Medicare patients and 1,195 services for Abdulmasih Z. Zarif. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Abdulmasih Z. Zarif's NPI number?
- 1396788501. 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 Abdulmasih Z. Zarif, 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 | 165 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,195 |
| Different services or procedures | 51 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)172 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)157 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)94 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)84 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)72 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes44%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
Hospitals where Abdulmasih Z. Zarif works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Abdulmasih Z. Zarif 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.
- Griffin HospitalDerby, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070031
- Saint Mary's HospitalWaterbury, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070016
- Sharon HospitalSharon, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070004
Practice locations
Addresses where Abdulmasih Z. Zarif is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 16 Merrill StWaterbury, CT 06708 (203) 757‑1113
- 50 Hospital Hill RdSharon, CT 06069 (860) 364‑4000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Abdulmasih Z. Zarif as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice PC595 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other general surgeons in Waterbury
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Waterbury, CT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Nuvance Health Medical Practice PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396788501 |
| 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