Quick answers
- Does Wahib Zafar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wahib Zafar 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 Wahib Zafar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 197 Original Medicare patients and 786 services for Wahib Zafar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Wahib Zafar's NPI number?
- 1700135456. 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 Wahib Zafar, 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 | 197 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 786 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)260 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)189 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)89 services
- Insertion of needle into vein (3 years or older) (36410)45 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (99443)33 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%
- Diabetes61%
- Arthritis50%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)49%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
Hospitals where Wahib Zafar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Wahib Zafar 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.
- NYU Langone HospitalsNew York, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330214
- Richmond University Medical CenterStaten Island, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330028
Practice locations
Addresses where Wahib Zafar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1000 S Ave, Suite LleStaten Island, NY 10314 (718) 816‑4949
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Wahib Zafar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Amboy Medical Practice PC173 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other hematologist-oncologists in Staten Island
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Staten Island, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Amboy Medical Practice PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700135456 |
| 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