Shahab Ghafghazi, MD
NPI 1316195274 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shahab Ghafghazi, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1316195274).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316195274
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 44594 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
1,597 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 | 533 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 345 | $63 |
| Ultrasound of Heart, Follow-Up93308 | 105 | $23 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 88 | $111 |
| Heart Muscle Strain Imaging93356 | 62 | $11 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 171 | 60 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 132 | 51 |
| Carvedilol | 101 | 35 |
| Spironolactone | 92 | 33 |
| Ezetimibe | 88 | 30 |
| Lisinopril | 65 | 25 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 60 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,429 across 10 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
- 2008-09-04
- Last updated
- 2015-08-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shahab Ghafghazi's NPI number?
- Shahab Ghafghazi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316195274, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shahab Ghafghazi's specialty?
- Shahab Ghafghazi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shahab Ghafghazi located?
- Shahab Ghafghazi's practice location on file with NPPES is 401 E Chestnut St, Louisville, KY 40202-5703.
- What is Shahab Ghafghazi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shahab Ghafghazi is (502) 588-4600.
- Does Shahab Ghafghazi accept Medicare?
- Shahab Ghafghazi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shahab Ghafghazi's NPI active?
- Yes — Shahab Ghafghazi's NPI (1316195274) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.