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Nephrology Associates of Tidewater Ltd400 Gresham Drive, Norfolk, VA 23507 map
Dr. Ather Zafar is a nephrologist in Norfolk. He treats conditions affecting the kidneys such as renal failure, kidney stones, or chronic kidney disease.
Nephrology Associates of Tidewater Ltd
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Ather Zafar is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(757) 925-0412
Address
400 Gresham Drive, Norfolk, VA 23507-1901
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Ather Zafar graduated from Other in 1997.
Dr. Zafar has one office in Virginia where he specializes in Nephrology and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Zafar works with eleven doctors including Dr. Stanley Smith and Dr. Usama Hussein.
Specialties
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Nephrology
As a nephrologist in Virginia, Dr. Zafar diagnoses, treats, and manages diseases and complications affecting your kidneys. These may include kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, renal failure, chronic urinary tract infections, and other disorders that affect the kidneys. When a patient's condition is serious enough to cause kidney failure, Dr. Zafar may be responsible for managing the dialysis process.
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Zafar specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Zafar can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. As an example, patients with severe liver problems could be referred to a hepatologist for additional medical tests or treatments.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Other
MD • 1997
Hospital Affiliations
- Sentara Hospitals
- Chesapeake Hospital Authority
- Shore Health Services Inc.
- Bon Secours Depaul Medical Center, Inc.
Languages Spoken
- English
Dr. Zafar's Medicare Fee‑for‑Service Data (2014)
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Zafar, but only those who participate in Medicare.
Overview
- Doctor participates in Medicare?: Yes
- Number of HCPCS Codes: 31
- Number of Services: 5092
- Medical Suppress Indicator:
- Number of HCPCS Associated With Medical Services: 29
- Number of Medical Services: 2434
- Number of Medicare Patients with Medical Services: 1000
Medicare Patient Demographics
- Total Number of Medicare Patients: 1000
- Average Age of Medicare Patients: 72
- Number of Patients Under Age 65: 225
- Number of Patients Age 65 to 74: 313
- Number of Patients Age 75 to 84: 318
- Number of Patients Over Age 84: 144
- Number of Female Patients : 499
- Number of Male Patients: 501
- Number of Non-Hispanic White Patients: 502
- Number of Black or African American Patients: 452
- Number of Asian Pacific Islander Patients: 14
- Number of Hispanic Patients: 20
- Number of American Indian/Alaska Native Patients: 0
- Number of Patients with Race Not Elsewhere Classified: 0
- Number of Patients with Medicare Only Entitlement: 677
- Number of Patients with Medicare & Medicaid Entitlement: 323
Medicare Patient Condition Demographics
- Percent of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: 23%
- Percent of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia: 22%
- Percent of Patients with Asthma: 12%
- Percent of Patients with Cancer: 13%
- Percent of Patients with Heart Failure: 58%
- Percent of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: 75%
- Percent of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: 33%
- Percent of Patients with Depression: 27%
- Percent of Patients with Diabetes: 65%
- Percent of Patients with Hyperlipidemia: 73%
- Percent of Patients with Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): 75%
- Percent of Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: 56%
- Percent of Patients with Osteoporosis: 6%
- Percent of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis / Osteoarthritis: 41%
- Percent of Patients with Schizophrenia / Other Psychotic Disorders: 9%
- Percent of Patients with Stroke: 14%
Medicare Payments Data
- Total Submitted Charge Amount: $474,125.00
- Total Medicare Allowed Amount: $302,783.03
- Total Medicare Payment Amount: $230,312.48
- Total Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $235,479.44
- Total Medical Submitted Charge Amount: $434,095.00
- Total Medical Medicare Allowed Amount: $272,186.93
- Total Medical Medicare Payment Amount: $206,761.97
- Total Medical Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $211,928.93
Medicare Prescription Drug Data
- Drug Suppress Indicator: n/a
- Number of HCPCS Associated With Drug Services: 2
- Number of Drug Services: 2658
- Number of Medicare Beneficiaries With Drug Services: 21
- Total Drug Submitted Charge Amount: $40,030.00
- Total Drug Medicare Allowed Amount: $30,596.10
- Total Drug Medicare Payment Amount: $23,550.51
- Total Drug Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $23,550.51
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