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AMBER ZAFAR M.D.
NPI 1518151075
Family Medicine in Columbus, GA

Active since August 28, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.65/100
CMS Quality Rating
7830 VETERANS PKWY STE H, COLUMBUS, GA 31909(706) 320-8881 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Amber Zafar M.d. NPPES

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

AMBER ZAFAR M.D. (NPI 1518151075) is an individual family medicine provider in Columbus, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (047384) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, and maintains a secondary practice location in Columbus.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518151075
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameAMBER ZAFARCredential: M.D.
Location Address7830 VETERANS PKWY STE HColumbus, GA 31909-4973
Mailing Address2443 Brookstone Center Pkwy, Suite AColumbus, GA 31904-4501 · (706) 320-8900
Phone(706) 320-8881
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateAugust 28, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 29, 2023
NPPES CertifiedNovember 29, 2023
✔ NPI 1518151075 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 047384
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
7830 VETERANS PKWY STE H, Columbus, GA 31909
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12443 Brookstone Center Pkwy, Suite AColumbus, GA 31904-4501 · Phone (706) 320-8900

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid052513279CGA
Medicaid791910146AGA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Amber Zafar M.d. 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 ID941222616
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051221000824
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Amber Zafar reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Columbus Ambulatory Healthcare Services, Inc.
6.1 mi
Family Medicine
1800 10TH AVE
Columbus, GA 31901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 391 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1790733244 (706) 571-1120
Piedmont Professional Services, LLC
76 mi
Nephrology
1855 HUDSON BRIDGE RD
Stockbridge, GA 30281
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 565 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104088905 (770) 801-2500

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
157 services76 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
84 services48 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
30 services24 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
21 services21 patients
Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008
The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.
17 services16 patients
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 90662
The Influenza Vaccine Split Virus, preservative-free, is a flu shot to protect against the influenza virus. It is made from parts of inactivated flu viruses and doesn't contain preservatives, reducing potential side effects. It helps your body develop immunity to the flu.
15 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110064
Location710 Center StreetColumbus, GA 31901 · Muscogee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number110200
Location100 Frist CourtColumbus, GA 31909 · Muscogee County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31909 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

91.65/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities20

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
12%205 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
19%400 patients
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
16%154 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%2,547 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
98%1,456 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
9%244 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
1%92 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
92%39 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
29%440 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
20%787 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
28%349 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 35% · 607 patients
37%607 patients
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
53%440 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
2%440 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers23 claims49 services$4.90 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0443
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$38.34 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier15 claims15 services$4.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

MRS. AMY JOYCE GRASMAN APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
7830 VETERANS PKWY STE H
COLUMBUS, GA 31909
Muscogee County (706) 320-8881
ZAINAB AMIN MD
Family Medicine
7830 VETERANS PKWY STE H
COLUMBUS, GA 31909
Muscogee County (706) 320-8881
MARIAH GAIL WILLIAMS PA-C
Physician Assistant
7830 VETERANS PKWY STE H
COLUMBUS, GA 31909
Muscogee County (706) 320-8881

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 Amber Zafar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amber Zafar is 1518151075. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 28, 2007.

Where is Amber Zafar located?

Amber Zafar practices at 7830 Veterans Pkwy Ste H, Columbus, GA 31909. The listed phone number is (706) 320-8881.

What is Amber Zafar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Amber Zafar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amber Zafar 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Amber Zafar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Amber Zafar reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Columbus Ambulatory Healthcare Services, Inc. (Columbus, GA) and Piedmont Professional Services, LLC (Stockbridge, GA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Amber Zafar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Amber Zafar accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 1 other insurer list Amber Zafar 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 Amber Zafar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Amber Zafar is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown and Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amber Zafar was last updated on November 29, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.