Ernest Afflu, M.D.
NPI 1447294764 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernest Afflu, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1447294764).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447294764
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 194932 (NY)
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
2,469 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 878 | $105 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 596 | $17 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 188 | $228 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) Up to 30 Days Continuous With Review and Report By Health Care Professional93228 | 165 | $28 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) Up to 30 Days Continuous With Transmission of Patient Triggered Events With Review and Report By Health Care Professional93229 | 164 | $958 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 63 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 479 | 196 |
| Carvedilol | 448 | 155 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 297 | 110 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 251 | 64 |
| Losartan Potassium | 235 | 87 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 211 | 58 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,819 across 75 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
- 2006-06-16
- Last updated
- 2024-11-26
- Certified
- 2024-11-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernest Afflu's NPI number?
- Ernest Afflu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447294764, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernest Afflu's specialty?
- Ernest Afflu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernest Afflu located?
- Ernest Afflu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1336 Utica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203-5912.
- What is Ernest Afflu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernest Afflu is (718) 756-0918.
- Does Ernest Afflu accept Medicare?
- Ernest Afflu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernest Afflu's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernest Afflu's NPI (1447294764) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.