2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1174589659 MD
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SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in WHITESBURG, Kentucky. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
237
Medicare Part D claims · 117 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$111.03
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD filed 237 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in WHITESBURG, Kentucky, prescribing 92% generic.

237
Part D claims, 2023
92%
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.

SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

237 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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)

SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 4 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 SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/25/2006

NPI 1174589659

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

237 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Kentucky

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Kentucky

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Cardiovascular Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease 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).

SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 226 MEDICAL PLAZA LN, WHITESBURG, KY, 41858, with a listed phone of (606) 633-2273. NPI 1174589659 was issued on 04/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GHARAD 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 237 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 117 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

226 MEDICAL PLAZA LN
WHITESBURG, KY 41858

Provider Details

NPI 1174589659
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/25/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SALAHADIN GHARAD, 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.

CAPITOL CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES, LLC
LANHAM, MD
CHESAPEAKEANDWASHINGTON HEART CARE, PC
PRINCE FREDERICK, MD
CIVISTA MEDICAL CENTER INC
LA PLATA, MD
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CORPORATION
OAKLAND, MD

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 SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$111

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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 · Generic-heavy

SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 237 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.

237
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
117
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
581
Total Day Supply
17,174
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD 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
Metoprolol Succinate
47
Metoprolol Tartrate
39
Carvedilol
27
Amlodipine Besylate
20
Eliquis
Apixaban
14
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
13
Lisinopril
11

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD's 237 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD's specialty?
SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in WHITESBURG, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD wrote 237 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 117 beneficiaries.
Where is SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD located?
SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD is located at 226 MEDICAL PLAZA LN, WHITESBURG, KY, 41858. Phone: (606) 633-2273.
What is SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD's NPI number?
SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174589659, issued on 04/25/2006.
Does SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Metoprolol Tartrate, Carvedilol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD accept Medicare?
SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 237 Part D claims and 117 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD's credentials?
SALAHADIN GHARAD, MD's NPI is 1174589659 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).

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