Dr Zaid Tafesh, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Newark, NJ

Dr Zaid Tafesh, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology" physician in Newark, New Jersey. He graduated from medical school in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice University Physician Associates Of New Jersey Inc and his current practice location is 90 Bergen St Ste 2100, Newark, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (973) 972-2343.

Dr Zaid Tafesh is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number 25MA10721300) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1457790024.

Contact Information

Dr Zaid Tafesh, MD
90 Bergen St Ste 2100,
Newark, NJ 07103-2425
(973) 972-2343
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Zaid Tafesh
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience11 Years
Location90 Bergen St Ste 2100, Newark, New Jersey
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Zaid Tafesh graduated from medical school in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457790024
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/17/2013
  • Last Update Date: 10/12/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890118491
  • Enrollment ID: I20200714002650

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Zaid Tafesh such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457790024NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 25MA10721300 (New Jersey)Secondary
207RI0008XInternal Medicine - Hepatology 25MA10721300 (New Jersey)Secondary
207RT0003XInternal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology 25MA10721300 (New Jersey)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
The University HospitalNewark, NJHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Physician Associates Of New Jersey Inc9830003417320

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Entity NameUniversity Physician Associates Of New Jersey Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760492367
PECOS PAC ID: 9830003417
Enrollment ID: O20031118000289

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Zaid Tafesh, MD
185 S Orange Ave Rm H538,
Newark, NJ 07103-2757

Ph: (973) 972-5252
Dr Zaid Tafesh, MD
90 Bergen St Ste 2100,
Newark, NJ 07103-2425

Ph: (973) 972-2343

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