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Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD

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(Dr. Nisar Zaidi, MD)

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Professional interests include: endocrine surgery, thyroid nodules, hypertension (high blood pressure), and more.

400 E 3RD STREET
DULUTH, MN 55805

(218) 786-8364

Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD is a general surgeon in DULUTH, MN specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD is affiliated with Essentia Health and THE DULUTH CLINIC LTD.

Office Locations

400 E 3RD STREET
DULUTH, MN 55805

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1542 Golf Course Road SUITE 203
Grand Rapids, MN 55744

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115 10th Avenue Ne
Deer River, MN 56636

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1600 Miller Trunk Highway
Duluth, MN 55811

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402 E 2nd Street Building B)
Duluth, MN 55805

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

neck ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD performed more neck ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD treated as a general surgeon in DULUTH, MN during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	20
inpatient care	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	38

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	27
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD treated as a general surgeon in DULUTH, MN during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	64

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD treated as a general surgeon in DULUTH, MN during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	68
endocrine surgery	12
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
neck imaging	16
neck surgery	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD treated as a general surgeon in DULUTH, MN during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	16
doctor visit	87
gastrointestinal procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
neck imaging	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	46

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD treated as a general surgeon in DULUTH, MN during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	63
endocrine surgery	17
neck imaging	32
neck surgery	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD treated as a general surgeon in DULUTH, MN during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	63
neck imaging	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	67

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD treated as a general surgeon in DULUTH, MN during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	76
endocrine surgery	16
neck imaging	49
neck surgery	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	49

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	58

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD treated as a general surgeon in DULUTH, MN during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
doctor visit	65
gastrointestinal procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	14
neck imaging	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	52

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD treated as a general surgeon in DULUTH, MN during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	56
endocrine surgery	11
neck imaging	39
neck surgery	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	39

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	53

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD treated as a general surgeon in DULUTH, MN during 2023 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minimally invasive procedures and endocrine surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	50
endocrine surgery	12
gastrointestinal procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
neck imaging	49
neck surgery	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	49

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	54

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD treated as a general surgeon in DULUTH, MN were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, hospital care and inpatient care.

abdominal surgery	14
doctor visit	60
endocrine surgery	13
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	14
neck imaging	37
neck surgery	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	20
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	8
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	37

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	1
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He completed residency at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery - General Surgery and has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Residency: St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery - General Surgery

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Essentia Health

THE DULUTH CLINIC LTD

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in DULUTH, MN.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-20

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I was very pleased with Dr. Zaidi. After reviewing my history and reason for visit, he explained that no intervention was needed at this time. He was very kind, thoughtful, and provided reassurance regarding my health issue.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-28

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I was very satisfied with Dr. Zaidi. I felt my options were fully explained and that I was included as a partner in the process.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-22

Patient verified via Press Ganey

He explained everything very well. Gave me options. Very receptive. Included me in decisions. Very professional and polite.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-23

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Zaidi is a great Dr. & takes time to explain everything to you & answers your questions.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-04

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Zaidi was excellent, took time and explained everything

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novadaq Technologies Inc.	$115 DERMACELL $115
Davol Inc.	$64 Phasix Mesh $64
Shire North American Group Inc	$56 NATPARA $56
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$18 Wound Matrix $18
Purdue Pharma L.P.	$13 BUTRANS $13
Other	$10 Synthetic Mesh $10

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$277

Biography

Dr. Nisar Zaidi is a specialist in general surgery in Duluth, MN, Grand Rapids, MN, and Deer River, MN. Dr. Zaidi (or staff) speaks the following languages: Urdu, Spanish, and Hindi. His clinical interests include adrenal tumor, hypertension (high blood pressure), and thyroid cancer. He is affiliated with Essentia Health. Before performing his residency at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, Stamford Hospital, Connecticut, and Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers, Dr. Zaidi attended the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Zaidi is accepting new patients at his office in DULUTH, MN.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisar Ali Zaidi, MD in 2023

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