Alex Ali Afshar, DDS, MD
Alex Ali Afshar is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery specialist based in Poughkeepsie, NY with over 7 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Alex Ali Afshar, DDS, MD has practiced oral & maxillofacial surgery for 7+ years, working in independent practice. A Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport graduate since 2019, he brings 7+ years of experience. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to recognize and treat a wide spectrum of diseases.
Older · 728dNPPES updated 2024-05-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better29.14%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+24 pts)
29.14% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Prescription Recipients
68
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
151
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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.
$413 received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Alex Ali Afshar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2019
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport
Board certified · May 24, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
7 years in practice
Established
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to recognize and treat a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are also trained to administer anesthesia, and provide care in an office setting. They are trained to treat problems such as the extraction of wisdom teeth, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, and to perform dental implant surgery.
Taxonomy: 204E00000X
Education & Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (Class of 2019)
Virtual Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Care With Alex Ali Afshar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alex Ali Afshar for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Poughkeepsie 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 Alex Ali Afshar
NPI records show Dr. Afshar as active with telehealth listed in Poughkeepsie, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (845) 483-6920.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
45 Reade Pl Fl 3, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3947
Mailing Address
45 Reade Pl Fl 3, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3947
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