Nicholas S Zarzar, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Nicholas S Zarzar is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Raleigh, NC with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Nicholas S Zarzar, MD provides psychiatry & neurology care in Raleigh, NC. A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine graduate since 1986, he brings 40+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, depression, and anxiety.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 89% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1173dNPPES updated 2023-03-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5711 Six Forks Rd Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27609-3888
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.3%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.5 pts)
Better than 89% of reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
64
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
102
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,411
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $129k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
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, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Patterns of thinking and behavior that differ significantly from social expectations
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$540 received from industry
34 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate 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 Nicholas S Zarzar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Class of 1986)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Nicholas S Zarzar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nicholas S Zarzar for cholesterol management, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Raleigh 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 Nicholas S Zarzar
NPI records show Dr. Zarzar as active with telehealth listed in Raleigh, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 845-1555.
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 Nicholas S Zarzar
Practice Location
5711 Six Forks Rd Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27609-3888
Mailing Address
5711 Six Forks Rd Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27609-3888
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