Afsar Waraich, MD
NPI 1497719975 · Gastroenterology Physician · Aiken, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Afsar Waraich, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Aiken, SC (NPI 1497719975).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497719975
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 18382 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1,857 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 476 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 277 | $87 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 259 | $64 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 192 | $160 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 126 | $87 |
| Balloon Dilation of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope, Less Than 3.0 Cm |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 429 | 164 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 367 | 147 |
| Famotidine | 129 | 60 |
| Mesalamine | 67 | 14 |
| Balsalazide Disodium | 41 | 13 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 39 | 17 |
| Loperamide Hclbrand: Loperamide | 33 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$991 across 50 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
- 2006-04-13
- Last updated
- 2016-06-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Afsar Waraich's NPI number?
- Afsar Waraich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497719975, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Afsar Waraich's specialty?
- Afsar Waraich is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Afsar Waraich located?
- Afsar Waraich's practice location on file with NPPES is 103 Gregg Ave, Nw, Aiken, SC 29801-3096.
- What is Afsar Waraich's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Afsar Waraich is (803) 226-0799.
- Does Afsar Waraich accept Medicare?
- Afsar Waraich is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Afsar Waraich's NPI active?
- Yes — Afsar Waraich's NPI (1497719975) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-06-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.