Physician Profile
Myassar Zarif, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Zarif
Myassar Zarif, MD practices neurology in Islip, NY. According to Medicare claims data, Myassar cared for 1,196 Medicare patients across 4,805 services. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 5 mg, infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (631) 666-3939
- Email not available
Practice Locations
712 MAIN ST
Islip, NY 11751
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Alzheimer's disease
- Epilepsy
- Migraines
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neuropathy
- Parkinson's disease
Headache and facial pain
- Tension headaches
- Trigeminal neuralgia
Memory and cognition
- Mild cognitive impairment
Movement disorders
- Essential tremor
- Huntington's disease
- Restless legs syndrome
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
- Functional seizures
Stroke and vascular
- Brain aneurysm
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & Spine
- Severe back pain
Brain tumors
- Brain Tumor Symptoms
Head & Facial Pain
- Cluster Headaches
Memory & Cognitive
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Movement Disorders
- Balance Problems and Ataxia
- Stiff neck
- Stiff Person Syndrome
- Tourette Syndrome and Tics
Nerve Compression
- Sciatica
Sleep & Movement
- Narcolepsy
Spine and nerve
- Cervical radiculopathy
Spine, brain injury, and functional
- Bell's palsy
- Concussion
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox for migraines
- EEG
- EMG
- Nerve block
- Sleep study
Consultation and testing
- Ambulatory EEG
- Evoked-potential testing
- Nerve-conduction studies
Consultations & Exams
- Neurological Second Opinion
- Spasticity Assessment and Treatment
- Stroke Risk Evaluation
Consultations and exams
- Neurological Exam and Consultation
Device management
- Deep Brain Stimulation Adjustment
- Responsive Neurostimulator Programming
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Infusion and medical therapies
- Neurology Infusion Therapy
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
- Seizure Medication Management
Neuromodulation
- Baclofen Pump Programming and Refills
- Vagus nerve stimulation management
Office procedures
- Lumbar puncture
- Occipital nerve block
Trauma & Injury
- Concussion Evaluation and Baseline Testing
- Concussion Return-to-Play Clearance
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,805 services · 1,196 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cerebrospinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test | Procedure | 62270 |
52 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
44 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour | Treatment | 96366 |
774 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96365 |
262 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
88 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96375 |
71 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 5 mg | Drug given | J2919 |
1,998 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Infusion, normal saline solution, sterile (500 ml = 1 unit) | Drug given | J7040 |
217 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection, immune globulin, (gamunex-c/gammaked), non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Drug given | J1561 |
123 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other neurologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cerebrospinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Zarif's specialty?
Dr. Zarif is a neurologist in Islip, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Zarif?
Dr. Zarif is listed at 712 Main St, Islip, NY 11751. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Zarif?
The number on file is (631) 666-3939. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Zarif's NPI number?
Dr. Zarif's National Provider Identifier is 1023082914. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Zarif's medical education?
Dr. Zarif attended Other, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Zarif been practicing?
Dr. Zarif has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Zarif known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Zarif performs procedures including removal of cerebrospinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test and insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour and infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Zarif confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Zarif. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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