Quick answers
- Does Zahid Q. Virk accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zahid Q. Virk 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 Zahid Q. Virk see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 148 Original Medicare patients and 321 services for Zahid Q. Virk. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Zahid Q. Virk's NPI number?
- 1598724049. 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 Zahid Q. Virk, 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 | 148 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 321 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)184 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)95 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%
- Ischemic heart disease68%
- Diabetes64%
- Heart failure63%
- Arthritis57%
Hospitals where Zahid Q. Virk works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Zahid Q. Virk 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.
- Banner - University Medical Center PhoenixPhoenix, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030002
- Banner Casa Grande Medical CenterCasa Grande, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030016
- Banner Desert Medical CenterMesa, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030065
- Banner Estrella Medical CenterPhoenix, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030115
- Banner Thunderbird Medical CenterGlendale, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 030089
Practice locations
Addresses where Zahid Q. Virk is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2946 E Banner Gateway DrGilbert, AZ 85234 (480) 256‑6444
- 37000 N Gantzel RdSan Tan Valley, AZ 85140 (480) 394‑4000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Zahid Q. Virk as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Banner Hospital Based Physicians Arizona LLC637 clinicians in the group
- Banner Cancer Center Specialists LLC344 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Critical Care (Intensivists) doctors in Arizona →
Other critical care doctors in Arizona
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arizona — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Banner Hospital Based Physicians Arizona LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598724049 |
| 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