Zaifi Shanavas, M.D.
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Zaifi Shanavas is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Silver Spring, MD with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Zaifi Shanavas, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 30+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Drexel University College of Medicine (class of 1996), he has been practicing for over 30 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
10801 Lockwood Dr Suite 200, Silver Spring, MD 20901-1556
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
439
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
217
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
580
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $102k
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
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.4k received from industry
92 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 Zaifi Shanavas's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1996
Drexel University College of Medicine
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
Drexel University College of Medicine (Class of 1996)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Zaifi Shanavas
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Zaifi Shanavas for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Silver Spring 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 Zaifi Shanavas
Dr. Shanavas is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Silver Spring, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 593-2002.
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 Zaifi Shanavas
Practice Location
10801 Lockwood Dr Suite 200, Silver Spring, MD 20901-1556
Mailing Address
10801 Lockwood Dr Suite 200, Silver Spring, MD 20901-1556
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