Afsana Asharaf, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Afsana Asharaf is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Shreveport, LA with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), INTERNAL MEDICINE
Afsana Asharaf, MD specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Shreveport, LA in group practice. She has been in practice for 10+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS claims data).
Older · 1067dNPPES updated 2023-06-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
49
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescriptions Written
18
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.5k received from industry
61 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Afsana Asharaf's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 21, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
10 years in practice
Established
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Mailing address
1512 W Kirby Pl, Shreveport, LA 71103-3822
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Afsana Asharaf
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Afsana Asharaf for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Shreveport required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Afsana Asharaf
NPI records show Dr. Asharaf as active with telehealth listed in Shreveport, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (318) 626-0000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Afsana Asharaf
Practice Location
1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103-4228
Mailing Address
1512 W Kirby Pl, Shreveport, LA 71103-3822
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