Muhammad Sarfraz Zafar, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Lumberton, NC

Muhammad Sarfraz Zafar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Lumberton, North Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Cumberland County Hospital System Inc and his current practice location is 300 W 27th St, Lumberton, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (910) 671-5000.

Muhammad Sarfraz Zafar is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 201202052) 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 1912236613.

Contact Information

Muhammad Sarfraz Zafar, MD
300 W 27th St,
Lumberton, NC 28358-3075
(910) 671-5000
(910) 738-3764



Physician's Profile

Full NameMuhammad Sarfraz Zafar
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience21 Years
Location300 W 27th St, Lumberton, North Carolina
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:
  • Muhammad Sarfraz Zafar graduated from medical school in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912236613
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/09/2009
  • Last Update Date: 08/28/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224263645
  • Enrollment ID: I20131021000355

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Muhammad Sarfraz Zafar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912236613NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 201202052 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cape Fear Valley Medical CenterFayetteville, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cumberland County Hospital System Inc1850204041455

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Entity NameCumberland County Hospital System Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881946242
PECOS PAC ID: 1850204041
Enrollment ID: O20031112000693

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Muhammad Sarfraz Zafar, MD
2600 N Elm St,
Lumberton, NC 28358-3011

Ph: (910) 671-5290
Muhammad Sarfraz Zafar, MD
300 W 27th St,
Lumberton, NC 28358-3075

Ph: (910) 671-5000

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Family Medicine Doctors in Lumberton, NC

Dr. Charlene Reshell Locklear, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4314 Ludgate St, Suite B, Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-671-8766    Fax: 910-671-8768
Dr. Carlo J Puzzo, D.O.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 300 West 27th St, Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-738-2662    Fax: 910-272-7153
Charles M. Almond, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 730 Oakridge Blvd, Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-738-2662    Fax: 910-738-3730
Angelo Manuele, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 730 Oakridge Blvd, Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-738-2662    Fax: 910-272-7153
Dr. John D Mcallister, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2601 N Elm St, Suite A, Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-738-7241    Fax: 910-738-6932
Dr. Margaret A Scannell, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 300 W 27th St, Lumberton, NC 28358
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Dr. Andrea Suzette Blackburn, M.D.
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Practice Location: 1003 Woodridge Dr, Lumberton, NC 28358
Phone: 910-250-5100    Fax: 910-250-5111

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