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General Surgery

Naveed Zafar, MD

Works at hospitals in Houston, TX · The Woodlands, TX · Texas

Summary

Naveed Zafar, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Houston, TX and The Woodlands, TX. NPI 1659690196. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Naveed Zafar, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
24Years since medical school (graduated 2002)
MaleGender (as listed)
Baylor St. Luke's Medical GroupGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Naveed Zafar work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Naveed Zafar at 3 hospitals: HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, St. Luke's Hospital at The Vintage and St. Luke's The Woodlands Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Naveed Zafar see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Houston, TX and Spring, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Naveed Zafar's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Vascular Surgery.
Does Naveed Zafar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Naveed Zafar accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Naveed Zafar?
(713) 453-7197, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Naveed Zafar's NPI number?
1659690196. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Naveed Zafar works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Naveed Zafar at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Naveed Zafar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Naveed Zafar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group170 clinicians in the group
  • Surgical Associates of Greater Houston PA2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Houston

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2002
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1659690196
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians