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Psychiatry

Begum Z. Firdous, MD

Works at hospitals in East Meadow, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Begum Z. Firdous, MD is a psychiatrist at 2201 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, NY 11554. Phone: (516) 486-6862. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Begum Z. Firdous had 75 Original Medicare patients and 82 services. NPI 1639450745. 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: Psychiatrist (Medicare lists Psychiatry)
  • Address: 2201 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, NY 11554 · Directions
  • Phone: (516) 486‑6862
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Nassau University Medical Center
  • Group practice: Nassau Health Care Corporation
  • Medical school: graduated 1986 (40 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Begum Z. Firdous, 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 Begum Z. Firdous accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Begum Z. Firdous 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 Begum Z. Firdous see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 75 Original Medicare patients and 82 services for Begum Z. Firdous. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Begum Z. Firdous's NPI number?
1639450745. 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 Begum Z. Firdous, 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 patients75
Services billed to Medicare82
Different services or procedures6
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients61

Most frequent services

  1. Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)29 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)22 services
  3. Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making (99282)14 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%
  • Anxiety75%
  • High cholesterol72%
  • Depression60%
  • Diabetes53%
  • Arthritis43%

Hospitals where Begum Z. Firdous works

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Begum Z. Firdous as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Nassau Health Care Corporation178 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other psychiatrists in East Meadow

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in East Meadow, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Nassau Health Care Corporation

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1986 (40 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1639450745
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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