Tamar Zapolanski
Tamar Zapolanski is a Dermatology specialist based in Ridgewood, NJ with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Tamar Zapolanski has been part of the Ridgewood medical community since 2008 in group practice. She graduated from University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine in 2008 and has 18+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 98.67/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Federal MIPS score higher than 79% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1361dNPPES updated 2022-09-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1200 E Ridgewood Ave Ste 302e, Ridgewood, NJ 07450-3937
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 79% of doctors in New Jersey on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202398.67/100
New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.1 pts)
Better than 79% of MIPS-scored doctors in New JerseyHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.6%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.8 pts)
Better than 88% of reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
860
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
380
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
708
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $36k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — 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.
$155 received from industry
2 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 Tamar Zapolanski's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 31, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Taxonomy: 207N00000X
Education & Training
University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine (Class of 2008)
Virtual Dermatology Care With Tamar Zapolanski
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tamar Zapolanski for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Ridgewood 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 Tamar Zapolanski
NPI records show Dr. Zapolanski as active with telehealth listed in Ridgewood, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (201) 689-2103.
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 Tamar Zapolanski
Practice Location
1200 E Ridgewood Ave Ste 302e, Ridgewood, NJ 07450-3937
Mailing Address
1200 E Ridgewood Ave Ste 302e, Ridgewood, NJ 07450-3937
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