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Nephrology

Abolfazl Zarjou, MD

Works at hospitals in Birmingham, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Abolfazl Zarjou, MD is a nephrologist at 1509 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233. Phone: (205) 930-3200. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Abolfazl Zarjou had 54 Original Medicare patients and 217 services. NPI 1598051203. 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.

  • Specialty: Nephrologist (Medicare lists Nephrology)
  • Address: 1509 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (205) 930‑3200
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: University of Alabama Hospital
  • Group practice: University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 2006 (20 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Abolfazl Zarjou, 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 Abolfazl Zarjou accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Abolfazl Zarjou 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 Abolfazl Zarjou see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 54 Original Medicare patients and 217 services for Abolfazl Zarjou. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Abolfazl Zarjou's NPI number?
1598051203. 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 Abolfazl Zarjou, 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 patients54
Services billed to Medicare217
Different services or procedures9
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients63

Most frequent services

  1. Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)77 services
  2. Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (90935)66 services
  3. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)16 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%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • High cholesterol70%
  • Diabetes67%
  • Heart failure65%
  • Ischemic heart disease57%

Hospitals where Abolfazl Zarjou works

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Abolfazl Zarjou as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC2,814 clinicians in the group
  • Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority An Affiliate of UAB91 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in Birmingham

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2006 (20 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1598051203
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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