Azfar Sheikh, M.D.
NPI 1407295736 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Azfar Sheikh, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1407295736).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407295736
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,476 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 345 | $64 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 340 | $121 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 251 | $130 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 218 | $14 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 200 | $50 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 256 | 90 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 183 | 75 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 174 | 41 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 152 | 62 |
| Carvedilol | 141 | 56 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 128 | 54 |
| Furosemide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$899 across 33 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1514 Jefferson Hwy # 300New Orleans, LA 70121-2429Phone: (866) 624-7637
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-06-20
- Last updated
- 2021-04-19
- Certified
- 2021-04-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Azfar Sheikh's NPI number?
- Azfar Sheikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407295736, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Azfar Sheikh's specialty?
- Azfar Sheikh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Azfar Sheikh located?
- Azfar Sheikh's practice location on file with NPPES is 6431 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030-1501.
- What is Azfar Sheikh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Azfar Sheikh is (713) 500-6577.
- Does Azfar Sheikh accept Medicare?
- Azfar Sheikh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Azfar Sheikh's NPI active?
- Yes — Azfar Sheikh's NPI (1407295736) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.