NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician NPI 1598915621 M.D
Verify on CMS → 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 566 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 · 514 beneficiaries · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
61%
generic claims · 39% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$430.72
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Asad Ghafoor, M.D filed 3,392 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, prescribing 61% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 61%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥89th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Asad Ghafoor, M.D
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1598915621), first enumerated 09/25/2008.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 3,392 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
2 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$430.72 in reported industry payments (5 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1598915621 · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-NARROW · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1598915621
- ENUM-MID 2008
- TAX-NARROW 566
- RX-MID 3,392
- BOOK-THIN 15 in Wisconsin
- PHOTO-ENUM Deborah Meyers · 2008
Asad Ghafoor, M.D's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,392 ≥ 89th percentile 89% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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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 reportedPrimary specialty
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,392 77% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Wisconsin
How Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
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 39.0%
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician average
39% brand-name claims vs 61% generic, on 3,392 2024 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 2024.
3,392
Total Claims
$4.1M
Total Drug Cost
514
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,925.9
- Total Day Supply
- 235,544
- Brand vs Generic
- 39% brand / 61% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $4.1M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $66K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 12
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.76
- Gender Split
- 37% female / 63% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 93, 65-74: 194, 75-84: 165, 85+: 62
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Asad Ghafoor, M.D prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Entresto
Entresto
553 claims
- Jardiance
Jardiance
428 claims
- Spironolactone 221
Spironolactone
221 claims
- Torsemide 199
Torsemide
199 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate 178
Metoprolol Succinate
178 claims
- Potassium Chloride 168
Potassium Chloride
168 claims
- Farxiga 147
Farxiga
147 claims
- Carvedilol 146
Carvedilol
146 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Entresto Sacubitril/Valsartan | 553 |
| Jardiance Empagliflozin | 428 |
| Spironolactone | 221 |
| Torsemide | 199 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 178 |
| Potassium Chloride | 168 |
| Farxiga Dapagliflozin Propanediol | 147 |
| Carvedilol | 146 |
| Furosemide | 122 |
| Vyndamax Tafamidis | 89 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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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.
566
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician
1,916
Avg Claims per Provider
Asad Ghafoor, M.D's 3,392 claims are above the specialty average of 1,916.
Nationwide Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Ghafoor, both outside Wisconsin so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2008)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
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.
One of 15 Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician providers enrolled in Wisconsin, 5 are shown here.
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 2024, Asad Ghafoor, M.D wrote 3,392 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4.1M in drug costs for 514 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 39% brand-name and 61% generic drugs by claim count, with $4.1M in brand drug costs.
How many Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 566 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 1,916 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Asad Ghafoor, M.D prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Asad Ghafoor, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Entresto, Jardiance, Spironolactone. 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 3,392 Part D claims and 514 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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