2026 NPPES data Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician NPI 1649776147 MD
Verify on CMS →

NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician in CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
271
Medicare Part D claims · 47 beneficiaries · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 271 claims across 47 beneficiaries — 30% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD filed 271 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/03/2018

NPI 1649776147

Primary specialty

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician

Niche

510 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

271 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,762

Specialty distribution in Virginia

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

Virginia providers

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician share within Virginia

1. Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider practicing in CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1649776147. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 500 RAY C HUNT DR, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, 22903, with a listed phone of (434) 243-1000. NPI 1649776147 was issued on 04/03/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ASHUR 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 271 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 47 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $71K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% 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

500 RAY C HUNT DR
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903

Provider Details

NPI 1649776147
Specialty Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/03/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD 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.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA PHYSICIANS GROUP
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD — brand share 30.0%
Specialty average (est.)

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 271 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.

271
Total Claims
$71K
Total Drug Cost
47
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
659
Total Day Supply
19,661
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$67K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.70
Gender Split
36% female / 64% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
39
Metoprolol Succinate
37
Rosuvastatin Calcium
34
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
33
Spironolactone
22
Losartan Potassium
17
Atorvastatin Calcium
13

* 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 NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD 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

NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD's 271 claims are below the specialty average of 1,762.

Nearby Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD's specialty?
NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD specializes in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician and practices in CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD wrote 271 Medicare Part D claims totaling $71K in drug costs for 47 beneficiaries.
Where is NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD located?
NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD is located at 500 RAY C HUNT DR, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, 22903. Phone: (434) 243-1000.
What is NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD's NPI number?
NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649776147, issued on 04/03/2018.
Does NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD's prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $67K 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 NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 271 Part D claims and 47 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD's credentials?
NICHOLAS ASHUR, MD's NPI is 1649776147 with credentials MD. 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