Salahadin Gharad, MD
NPI 1174589659 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Whitesburg, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Salahadin Gharad, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Whitesburg, KY (NPI 1174589659).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174589659
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 28979 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,680 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 2,168 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 484 | $67 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 326 | $15 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 326 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 307 | $126 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 199 | 83 |
| Carvedilol | 88 | 27 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 77 | 17 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 73 | 25 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 71 | 30 |
| Isosorbide Mononitratebrand: Isosorbide Mononitrate Er | 68 | 27 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$111 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-25
- Last updated
- 2017-05-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Salahadin Gharad's NPI number?
- Salahadin Gharad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174589659, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Salahadin Gharad's specialty?
- Salahadin Gharad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Salahadin Gharad located?
- Salahadin Gharad's practice location on file with NPPES is 226 Medical Plaza Ln, Whitesburg, KY 41858-7425.
- What is Salahadin Gharad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Salahadin Gharad is (606) 633-2273.
- Does Salahadin Gharad accept Medicare?
- Salahadin Gharad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Salahadin Gharad's NPI active?
- Yes — Salahadin Gharad's NPI (1174589659) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-05-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.