Asad Ghafoor, M.D
NPI 1598915621 · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Milwaukee, WI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Asad Ghafoor, M.D is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider in Milwaukee, WI (NPI 1598915621).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598915621
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 67785 (WI)
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
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
559 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 135 | $108 |
| Evaluation of Lower Heart Chamber Assist Device93750 | 81 | $35 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 59 | $155 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 50 | $188 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 47 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 553 | 139 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 428 | 110 |
| Spironolactone | 221 | 78 |
| Torsemide | 199 | 75 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 178 | 57 |
| Potassium Chloride | 168 | 53 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$431 across 5 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
- 2008-09-25
- Last updated
- 2023-11-28
- Certified
- 2023-11-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Asad Ghafoor's NPI number?
- Asad Ghafoor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598915621, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Asad Ghafoor's specialty?
- Asad Ghafoor is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Asad Ghafoor located?
- Asad Ghafoor's practice location on file with NPPES is 2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215.
- What is Asad Ghafoor's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Asad Ghafoor is (414) 646-5410.
- Does Asad Ghafoor accept Medicare?
- Asad Ghafoor is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Asad Ghafoor's NPI active?
- Yes — Asad Ghafoor's NPI (1598915621) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.