ZAHIR ALI MD
NPI 1184685422
Hospitalist in Texarkana, TX

Active since March 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5002 COWHORN CREEK RD, TEXARKANA, TX 75503(903) 614-3000(903) 615-3500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 14, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

About Zahir Ali Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ZAHIR ALI MD (NPI 1184685422) is an individual hospitalist provider in Texarkana, Texas, licensed in Texas (M8481) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus St Michael Health System, and is a graduate of Other (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184685422
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameZAHIR ALICredential: MD
Location Address5002 COWHORN CREEK RDTexarkana, TX 75503-9766
Mailing AddressPo Box 708850Sandy, UT 84070-8850 · (866) 869-2395 · Fax (801) 352-9502
Fax(903) 615-3500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 14, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJuly 14, 2021
NPI 1184685422 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in TX · M8481
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD20040731 (NM)
5002 COWHORN CREEK RD, Texarkana, TX 75503

Other Identifiers 7

Other104889NM · Health Partners
Other94773101NM · Farmington Ahcccs
OtherNM009T67NM · Blue Cross Blue Shield
OtherP00242436NM · Railroad Medicare
Other201149354NM · Lovelace
Medicaid80335331NM
OtherPROVP22696NM · Molina

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Zahir Ali Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5890749279
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080522000136
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
138 services131 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
26 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Christus St Michael Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Texarkana, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450801
Location2600 St Michael DrTexarkana, TX 75503 · Bowie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75503 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5002 COWHORN CREEK RD
TEXARKANA, TX 75503
Urology
5002 COWHORN CREEK RD
TEXARKANA, TX 75503
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
5002 COWHORN CREEK RD
TEXARKANA, TX 75503
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
5002 COWHORN CREEK RD
TEXARKANA, TX 75503
Allergy & Immunology
5002 COWHORN CREEK RD
TEXARKANA, TX 75503
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
5002 COWHORN CREEK RD
TEXARKANA, TX 75503
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
5002 COWHORN CREEK RD
TEXARKANA, TX 75503
Physician Assistant
5002 COWHORN CREEK RD
TEXARKANA, TX 75503

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Zahir Ali's NPI number?

The NPI number for Zahir Ali is 1184685422. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2006.

Where is Zahir Ali located?

Zahir Ali practices at 5002 Cowhorn Creek Rd, Texarkana, TX 75503. The listed phone number is (903) 614-3000.

What is Zahir Ali's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Zahir Ali enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Zahir Ali is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Zahir Ali accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and CHRISTUS Health Plan list Zahir Ali as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Zahir Ali affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Zahir Ali is affiliated with Christus St Michael Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Zahir Ali was last updated on July 14, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.