Muhammad Waqas, MD
NPI 1609060334 · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Little Rock, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Muhammad Waqas, MD is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider in Little Rock, AR (NPI 1609060334).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609060334
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E-9998 (AR)
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
18 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
2,542 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 515 | $193 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 490 | $108 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 323 | $87 |
| Evaluation of Lower Heart Chamber Assist Device93750 | 312 | $35 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 154 | $158 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 109 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 55 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Macitentanbrand: Opsumit | 691 | 74 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 686 | 130 |
| Bumetanide | 589 | 140 |
| Spironolactone | 587 | 134 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 442 | 81 |
| Potassium Chloride | 419 | 88 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 350 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,751 across 98 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
- 2007-09-06
- Last updated
- 2017-12-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Muhammad Waqas's NPI number?
- Muhammad Waqas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609060334, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Muhammad Waqas's specialty?
- Muhammad Waqas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Muhammad Waqas located?
- Muhammad Waqas's practice location on file with NPPES is 10100 Kanis Rd, Little Rock, AR 72205-6202.
- What is Muhammad Waqas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Muhammad Waqas is (501) 255-6000.
- Does Muhammad Waqas accept Medicare?
- Muhammad Waqas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Muhammad Waqas's NPI active?
- Yes — Muhammad Waqas's NPI (1609060334) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-12-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.