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Gastroenterology

Zahid Vahora, MD

Works at hospitals in Washington, DC · District of Columbia

Summary

Dr. Zahid Vahora, MD is a gastroenterologist at 2131 K St NW, Washington, DC 20037. Phone: (202) 715-4599. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Zahid Vahora had 103 Original Medicare patients and 283 services. NPI 1679716955. 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 Zahid Vahora, 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 Zahid Vahora accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zahid Vahora 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 Vahora see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 103 Original Medicare patients and 283 services for Zahid Vahora. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Zahid Vahora's NPI number?
1679716955. 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 Vahora, 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 patients103
Services billed to Medicare283
Different services or procedures25
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients68

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)91 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)77 services
  3. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)22 services
  4. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)12 services
  5. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)12 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 cholesterol74%
  • Diabetes57%
  • Ischemic heart disease53%
  • Chronic kidney disease51%
  • Arthritis49%

Hospitals where Zahid Vahora works

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

Group practices

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

  • Medical Faculty Associates, Inc672 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Gastroenterology doctors in District of Columbia →

Other gastroenterologists in Washington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington, DC — not a recommendation.

All gastroenterologists in Washington →

Other clinicians in Medical Faculty Associates, Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1679716955
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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