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2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1720038680 M.D.
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Munster, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,795 in Cardiovascular Disease 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 676 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$23.2K
116 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Wail Asfour, M.D. filed 6,166 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Munster, Indiana, prescribing 85% generic.
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- 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.
Wail Asfour, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
6,166 Top 5% higher than 95% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Wail Asfour, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 5 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 Wail Asfour, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
6,166 103% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana 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 Cardiovascular Disease Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Wail Asfour, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 10010 DONALD POWERS DRIVE, Munster, IN, 46321, with a listed phone of (219) 934-4200. NPI 1720038680 was issued on 05/11/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 6,166 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 676 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $877K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1720038680 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/11/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Wail Asfour, 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.
According to CMS billing records, Wail Asfour, M.D. is affiliated with 5 Medicare-billing facilities across 2 states.
Cardiovascular Consultants PC
Munster, IN
Family Specialty Medical Center LLC
Highland, IN
Osf Multi-Specialty Group
Dixon, IL
Palos Medical Center PLLC
Palos Hills, IL
Palos Urgent Care PLLC
Palos Hills, IL
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 Wail Asfour, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$23.2K
Largest payer
Medtronic, Inc.
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 · Typical
Wail Asfour, M.D. - brand share 15.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 6,166 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.
6,166
Total Claims
$877K
Total Drug Cost
676
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 14,083
- Total Day Supply
- 417,690
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $763K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $112K
- Opioid Claims
- 76 (1.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 72
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.80
- Gender Split
- 49% female / 51% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 50, 65-74: 276, 75-84: 246, 85+: 104
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Wail Asfour, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
658 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
444 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
352 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
301 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
287 claims
- Amiodarone Hcl 221
Amiodarone Hcl
221 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 217
Amlodipine Besylate
217 claims
- Lisinopril 210
Lisinopril
210 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 658 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 444 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 352 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 301 |
| Furosemide | 287 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 221 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 217 |
| Lisinopril | 210 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 197 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 169 |
* 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 Wail Asfour, M.D. 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
Wail Asfour, M.D.'s 6,166 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Asfour.
Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Latief
MD
South Bend, IN
Dr. Ibrahim Abu Romeh
MD
Avon, IN
Dr. Frank Addo
MD
Plymouth, IN
Dr. Sanjiv Aggarwal
MD
Fort Wayne, IN
Dr. Amna Ahmed
MD
Avon, IN
Compare Cardiovascular Disease 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 Indiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wail Asfour, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Wail Asfour, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Munster, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Wail Asfour, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Wail Asfour, M.D. wrote 6,166 Medicare Part D claims totaling $877K in drug costs for 676 beneficiaries.
Where is Wail Asfour, M.D. located? ▼
Wail Asfour, M.D. is located at 10010 DONALD POWERS DRIVE, Munster, IN, 46321. Phone: (219) 934-4200.
What is Wail Asfour, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Wail Asfour, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720038680, issued on 05/11/2006.
Does Wail Asfour, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Wail Asfour, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $763K in brand drug costs.
Does Wail Asfour, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Wail Asfour, M.D. had 76 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%.
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 Wail Asfour, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Wail Asfour, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Wail Asfour, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Wail Asfour, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,166 Part D claims and 676 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Wail Asfour, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Wail Asfour, M.D.'s NPI is 1720038680 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 (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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