Aftab Ahmed Qazi, MD
Aftab Ahmed Qazi, MD has practiced family medicine for 13+ years, working in group practice. He has been in practice for 13+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 48% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 468dNPPES updated 2025-01-23 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
910 Sycamore Ave Ste 270, Vista, CA 92081-7852
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.16%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.9 pts)
3.16% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.4%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
471
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
848
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
12,263
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.27M
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$76 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Aftab Ahmed Qazi's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 22, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
13 years in practice
Established
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Mailing address
File 57326, Los Angeles, CA 90074-7326
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190008
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Aftab Ahmed Qazi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Aftab Ahmed Qazi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Vista 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 Aftab Ahmed Qazi
NPI records show Dr. Qazi as active with telehealth listed in Vista, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 926-8273.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
910 Sycamore Ave Ste 270, Vista, CA 92081-7852
Mailing Address
File 57326, Los Angeles, CA 90074-7326
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