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.

(301) 593-2002Silver Spring, MD
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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).

1 of 177 Internal Medicine providers in MDSee all Internal Medicine in Silver Spring30+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4828dNPPES updated 2013-03-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians

Contact & Location

Practice Location

10801 Lockwood Dr Suite 200, Silver Spring, MD 20901-1556

Fax: (301) 593-4781
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

439

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
69%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Arthritis
43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
26%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Ischemic Heart Disease
24%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.4k received from industry

92 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1996

    Drexel University College of Medicine

  2. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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