Zehra Kazmi, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Zehra Kazmi is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Crestview Hills, KY with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Zehra Kazmi, MD has been part of the Crestview Hills medical community since 2017 in group practice. She has been in practice for 11+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 90.38/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 66% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
- Federal MIPS score higher than 28% of MIPS-scored doctors in Kentucky
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1423dNPPES updated 2022-06-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure
Contact & Location
Practice Location
651 Centre View Blvd, Crestview Hills, KY 41017-5423
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202390.38/100
Kentucky avg: 90.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.9%
Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in KentuckyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
71
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
93
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
268
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $36k
Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.
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, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
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 (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — 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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$240 received from industry
9 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 Zehra Kazmi's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.35 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 29, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Mailing address
Po Box 635283, Cincinnati, OH 45263-5283
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Zehra Kazmi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Zehra Kazmi for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Crestview Hills 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 Zehra Kazmi
Dr. Kazmi is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Crestview Hills, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (859) 344-1900.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Zehra Kazmi
Practice Location
651 Centre View Blvd, Crestview Hills, KY 41017-5423
Mailing Address
Po Box 635283, Cincinnati, OH 45263-5283
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