Shazia Amar, DPM
Shazia Amar is a Foot & Ankle Surgery specialist based in Brooklyn, NY with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Shazia Amar, DPM runs an independent foot & ankle surgery specialist practice in Brooklyn, NY. A New York College of Podiatric Medicine graduate since 2002, she brings 24+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 671dNPPES updated 2024-07-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
196 Prospect Park W #200, Brooklyn, NY 11215-5747
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97.2%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.4 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
368
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
489
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,687
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $141k
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — 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 (+11%) — 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 (-5%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — 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
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$81 received from industry
3 transactions 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 Shazia Amar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Board certified · Jul 21, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
24 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 213ES0103X
Education & Training
New York College of Podiatric Medicine (Class of 2002)
Mailing address
320 7th Ave #135, Brooklyn, NY 11215-4113
Differs from practice location
Virtual Foot & Ankle Surgery Care With Shazia Amar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shazia Amar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Brooklyn 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 Shazia Amar
Dr. Amar is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Brooklyn, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (347) 799-1605.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Shazia Amar
Practice Location
196 Prospect Park W #200, Brooklyn, NY 11215-5747
Mailing Address
320 7th Ave #135, Brooklyn, NY 11215-4113
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