Uzma Zafar, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Uzma Zafar is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Las Vegas, NV with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Uzma Zafar, MD runs an independent psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Las Vegas, NV. She graduated from University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, depression, and anxiety (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 85.44/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 85% of reporting doctors in Nevada
- Federal MIPS score higher than 72% of MIPS-scored doctors in Nevada
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
5536 S Fort Apache Rd Ste 102, Las Vegas, NV 89148-7687
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 72% of doctors in Nevada on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202385.44/100
Nevada avg: 67.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.8 pts)
Better than 72% of MIPS-scored doctors in NevadaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.4%
Nevada avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.6 pts)
Better than 85% of reporting doctors in NevadaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
233
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
218
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,016
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $394k
Percentile rankings compared against 283 reporting peers in Nevada.
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%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$836 received from industry
54 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Uzma Zafar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 22, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
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 Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
11035 Lavender Hill Dr Ste 160-441, Las Vegas, NV 89135-2955
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Uzma Zafar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Uzma Zafar for cholesterol management, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Las Vegas 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 Uzma Zafar
Dr. Zafar is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Las Vegas, NV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (702) 915-7001.
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 Uzma Zafar
Practice Location
5536 S Fort Apache Rd Ste 102, Las Vegas, NV 89148-7687
Mailing Address
11035 Lavender Hill Dr Ste 160-441, Las Vegas, NV 89135-2955
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