Farnaz A. Shahzad, MD
Farnaz A. Shahzad is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Newark, DE with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Farnaz a. Shahzad, MD has practiced internal medicine for 32+ years, working in group practice. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 32 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 43% of reporting doctors in Delaware
- Uses generic medications more than 44% of reporting doctors in Delaware
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4735 Ogletown Stanton Road Map Ii, Suite 1250, Newark, DE 19713-2076
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.71%
Delaware avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Delaware0.71% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.8%
Delaware avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in DelawareHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
408
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
575
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,864
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $714k
Percentile rankings compared against 134 reporting peers in Delaware.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$14 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Farnaz a. Shahzad's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 490007
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Farnaz a. Shahzad
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Farnaz a. Shahzad for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Newark required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Farnaz a. Shahzad
Dr. Shahzad is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Newark, DE. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (302) 623-0200.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Farnaz a. Shahzad
Practice Location
4735 Ogletown Stanton Road Map Ii, Suite 1250, Newark, DE 19713-2076
Mailing Address
4735 Ogletown Stanton Road Map Ii, Suite 1250, Newark, DE 19713-2076
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