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DR. SHERIF ZAHER ZAAFRAN
NPI 1629123195
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Active since January 24, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300, HOUSTON, TX 77042(713) 620-4000(713) 458-4229 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 14, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Sherif Zaher Zaafran NPPES

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

DR. SHERIF ZAHER ZAAFRAN (NPI 1629123195) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (K1326) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629123195
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SHERIF ZAHER ZAAFRAN
Location Address1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300Houston, TX 77042-2300
Mailing AddressPo Box 840853Dallas, TX 75284-0853 · (972) 233-1999
Phone(713) 620-4000
Fax(713) 458-4229
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateJanuary 24, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 14, 2020
NPPES CertifiedJuly 14, 2020
✔ NPI 1629123195 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · K1326
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, Houston, TX 77042
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Other Identifiers 5

Other8400K3TX · Out Harris - Medicare
Other87580NTX · In Harris - Medicare
Medicaid117850103TX
Other87580NTx-blue Shield
Other050067902TX · Railroad - Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Sherif Zaher Zaafran 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 ID5193919033
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101104000362
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

Acute Care Hospitals · Webster, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450617
Location500 W Medical Center BlvdWebster, TX 77598 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hca Houston Healthcare Northwest

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450638
Location710 Cypress Creek ParkwayHouston, TX 77090 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

93.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.15
Improvement Activities40
Cost83.57

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.

DANIELLE THERESE GEORGE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
RODRIQUE DEWYANE NELSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
PEDRO NAPOLES CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (972) 715-5000
GEORGE LOUIS HERLIN MD
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
GREGORY RONALD CURFMAN
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
JENNIFER TERRASAS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
DR. DON ELDON CHERRY M.D.
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
IGNATIUS PAUL DISTEFANO
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000

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 Sherif Zaafran's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sherif Zaafran is 1629123195. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 24, 2007.

Where is Sherif Zaafran located?

Sherif Zaafran practices at 1500 Citywest Blvd Ste. 300, Houston, TX 77042. The listed phone number is (713) 620-4000.

What is Sherif Zaafran's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Sherif Zaafran enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sherif Zaafran 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 Sherif Zaafran accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Sherif Zaafran 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 Sherif Zaafran affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sherif Zaafran is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake and Hca Houston Healthcare Northwest.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sherif Zaafran was last updated on July 14, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.