Omayma Zaher, MD
Adolescent Medicine Internal Medicine
Omayma Zaher is an Adolescent Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Astoria, NY with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Omayma Zaher, MD has been part of the Astoria medical community since 2014 in independent practice. She has been in practice for 23+ years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 29% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 818dNPPES updated 2024-02-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better80.8%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
50
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
205
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,094
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $328k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ 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 (-4%) — less common here
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$24 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Omayma Zaher's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 25, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
23 years in practice
Experienced
An internist who specializes in adolescent medicine is a multi-disciplinary healthcare specialist trained in the unique physical, psychological and social characteristics of adolescents, their healthcare problems and needs.
Taxonomy: 207RA0000X
Mailing address
Po Box 3081, Astoria, NY 11103-0081
Differs from practice location
Virtual Adolescent Medicine Care With Omayma Zaher
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Omayma Zaher for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Astoria 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 Omayma Zaher
Dr. Zaher is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Astoria, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 791-7050.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Omayma Zaher
Practice Location
2592 Steinway St, Astoria, NY 11103-3767
Mailing Address
Po Box 3081, Astoria, NY 11103-0081
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