Arif Ahmad, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Arif Ahmad is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Monroe, WI with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
Arif Ahmad, MD has been part of the Monroe medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 39+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Monroe area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 38% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 767dNPPES updated 2024-04-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.7%
Wisconsin avg: 82.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,462
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
1,135
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
12,810
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.00M
Percentile rankings compared against 779 reporting peers in Wisconsin.
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 (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — 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 (+10%) — 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 (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$550 received from industry
2 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 Arif Ahmad's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 15, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Arif Ahmad
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Arif Ahmad for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Monroe 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 Arif Ahmad
NPI records show Dr. Ahmad as active with telehealth listed in Monroe, WI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (608) 324-2000.
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 Arif Ahmad
Practice Location
515 22nd Ave, Monroe, WI 53566-1569
Mailing Address
515 22nd Ave, Monroe, WI 53566-1569
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