2026 NPPES data Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician NPI 1598915621 M.D
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Asad Ghafoor, M.D

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 510 in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 438 beneficiaries · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$430.72
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Asad Ghafoor, M.D filed 2,750 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, prescribing 67% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
67%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Asad Ghafoor, M.D's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,750 Top 12% higher than 88% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Asad Ghafoor, M.D practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Asad Ghafoor, M.D?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/25/2008

NPI 1598915621

Primary specialty

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician

Niche

510 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,750 56% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,762

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Largest specialties in Wisconsin (% of in-state providers)

Physical Therapist - 5.6%Physical Therapist5.6%Pharmacist - 4.8%Pharmacist4.8%Registered Nurse - 4.5%Registered Nurse4.5%Professional Counselor - 3.3%Professional Counselor3.3%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.3%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.3%Family Medicine Physician - 3.2%Family Medicine Physician3.2%Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician - 0%Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician0%
Largest specialties in Wisconsin (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician. Verify directly:

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

Asad Ghafoor, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE, Milwaukee, WI, 53215, with a listed phone of (414) 646-5410. NPI 1598915621 was issued on 09/25/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Ghafoor most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,750 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 438 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.3 million in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D, commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 510 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 1,762 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE
Milwaukee, WI 53215

Provider Details

NPI 1598915621
Specialty Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/25/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Asad Ghafoor, M.D bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

Aurora Advanced Healthcare, Inc.
Grafton, WI
Aurora Medical Group, Inc.
Milwaukee, WI

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Asad Ghafoor, M.D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$431

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

Asad Ghafoor, M.D - brand share 33.0%
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician average

33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 2,750 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,750
Total Claims
$2.3M
Total Drug Cost
438
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,168
Total Day Supply
182,899
Brand vs Generic
33% brand / 67% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.2M
Generic Drug Cost
$73K
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.89
Gender Split
36% female / 64% male
Age Distribution
<65: 92, 65-74: 167, 75-84: 131, 85+: 48

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Asad Ghafoor, M.D prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
422
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
252
Torsemide
179
Spironolactone
174
Metoprolol Succinate
139
Carvedilol
133
Potassium Chloride
114
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
93
Tacrolimus
87
Pravastatin Sodium
81

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Overview

How Asad Ghafoor, M.D fits within the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

510
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician
1,762
Avg Claims per Provider

Asad Ghafoor, M.D's 2,750 claims are above the specialty average of 1,762.

Nearby Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Providers in Wisconsin

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Wisconsin, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ghafoor.

Compare Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Wisconsin medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Asad Ghafoor, M.D's specialty?
Asad Ghafoor, M.D specializes in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician and practices in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Credentials: M.D.
How much does Asad Ghafoor, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Asad Ghafoor, M.D wrote 2,750 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.3M in drug costs for 438 beneficiaries.
Where is Asad Ghafoor, M.D located?
Asad Ghafoor, M.D is located at 2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE, Milwaukee, WI, 53215. Phone: (414) 646-5410.
What is Asad Ghafoor, M.D's NPI number?
Asad Ghafoor, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598915621, issued on 09/25/2008.
Does Asad Ghafoor, M.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Asad Ghafoor, M.D's prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.2M in brand drug costs.
How many Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 510 Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider writes 1,762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Asad Ghafoor, M.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Asad Ghafoor, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Entresto, Jardiance, Torsemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Asad Ghafoor, M.D accept Medicare?
Asad Ghafoor, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,750 Part D claims and 438 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Asad Ghafoor, M.D's credentials?
Asad Ghafoor, M.D's NPI is 1598915621 with credentials M.D. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.