Ambar Afshar Andrade, M.D., FACC
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Ambar Afshar Andrade is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology specialist based in Oak Lawn, IL with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ambar Afshar Andrade, M.D., FACC has been part of the Oak Lawn medical community since 2009 in independent practice. Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) (class of 2009), she has been practicing for over 17 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4440 W. 95th St, Heart Institute Opp Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL 60453-2600
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better75.7%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
86
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
55
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
292
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $82k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+53%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$348 received from industry
13 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 Ambar Afshar Andrade's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2009
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Board certified · May 12, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.
Taxonomy: 207RA0001X
Education & Training
University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) (Class of 2009)
Mailing address
4440 W. 95 St., Opp 6409p Advocate Christ Medical Center Heart Institute, Oak Lawn, IL 60453-2600
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100006
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ambar Afshar Andrade for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Oak Lawn 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 Ambar Afshar Andrade
NPI records show Dr. Andrade as active with telehealth listed in Oak Lawn, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (708) 684-7031.
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 Ambar Afshar Andrade
Practice Location
4440 W. 95th St, Heart Institute Opp Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL 60453-2600
Mailing Address
4440 W. 95 St., Opp 6409p Advocate Christ Medical Center Heart Institute, Oak Lawn, IL 60453-2600
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