Quick answers
- Does Zafira Chowdhury accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zafira Chowdhury 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 Zafira Chowdhury see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 240 Original Medicare patients and 388 services for Zafira Chowdhury. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Zafira Chowdhury's NPI number?
- 1477073450. 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 Zafira Chowdhury, 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 | 240 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 388 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)216 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)97 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)33 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)19 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)12 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%
- Arthritis68%
- Ischemic heart disease58%
- Stroke or mini-stroke49%
- Diabetes48%
Hospitals where Zafira Chowdhury works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Zafira Chowdhury 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.
- Northwell Hospital Glen CoveGlen Cove, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330181
- NYU Langone HospitalsNew York, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330214
Practice locations
Addresses where Zafira Chowdhury is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 E 77th StNew York, NY 10075 (212) 434‑2140
- 111 BroadwayNew York, NY 10006 (212) 263‑9700
- 259 1st StMineola, NY 11501
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Zafira Chowdhury as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Shore-Lij Medical PC6,440 clinicians in the group
- New York University6,134 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
Other hospitalists in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Shore-Lij Medical PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York Medical College |
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477073450 |
| 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