Quick answers
- Does Zafar Hussain accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Zafar Hussain may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Zafar Hussain see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 545 Original Medicare patients and 3,901 services for Zafar Hussain. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Zafar Hussain's NPI number?
- 1720247976. 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 Zafar Hussain, 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 | 545 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,901 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)2,741 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)442 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)245 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)207 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)177 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%
- Diabetes57%
- Arthritis56%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Anxiety43%
Hospitals where Zafar Hussain works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Zafar Hussain 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.
- Ascension Sacred Heart BayPanama City, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100026
- HCA Florida Gulf Coast HospitalPanama City, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100242
Practice locations
Addresses where Zafar Hussain is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 750 Harrison AvePanama City, FL 32401 (850) 481‑1032
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Panama City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Panama City, FL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720247976 |
| 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