Irfan Iftikhar, MD
NPI 1851357248 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Irfan Iftikhar, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1851357248).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851357248
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J6497 (TX)
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
3,876 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 752 | $14 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 597 | $202 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 338 | $196 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 297 | $134 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 206 | $189 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision and Review By Physician |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 955 | 332 |
| Losartan Potassium | 598 | 202 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 554 | 198 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 419 | 129 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 392 | 137 |
| Furosemide | 353 | 127 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$877 across 38 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
- 2006-04-25
- Last updated
- 2019-10-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Irfan Iftikhar's NPI number?
- Irfan Iftikhar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851357248, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Irfan Iftikhar's specialty?
- Irfan Iftikhar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Irfan Iftikhar located?
- Irfan Iftikhar's practice location on file with NPPES is 2222 Greenhouse Rd, Houston, TX 77084-7252.
- What is Irfan Iftikhar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Irfan Iftikhar is (281) 646-9911.
- Does Irfan Iftikhar accept Medicare?
- Irfan Iftikhar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Irfan Iftikhar's NPI active?
- Yes — Irfan Iftikhar's NPI (1851357248) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.