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Rheumatology

Zeeshan Afzal, MD

Works at hospitals in El Paso, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Zeeshan Afzal, MD is a rheumatologist at 2000 Trans Mountain Rd, Suite B, El Paso, TX 79911. Phone: (915) 215-8400. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Zeeshan Afzal had 44 Original Medicare patients and 186 services. NPI 1649586256. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Zeeshan Afzal, 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 Zeeshan Afzal accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zeeshan Afzal 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 Zeeshan Afzal see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 44 Original Medicare patients and 186 services for Zeeshan Afzal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Zeeshan Afzal's NPI number?
1649586256. 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 Zeeshan Afzal, 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 patients44
Services billed to Medicare186
Different services or procedures9
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)59 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)41 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)34 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • High cholesterol73%
  • Diabetes39%
  • Ischemic heart disease32%
  • Osteoporosis32%

Hospitals where Zeeshan Afzal works

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Zeeshan Afzal as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso304 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rheumatologists in El Paso

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in El Paso, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2003 (23 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1649586256
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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