Salman Ashfaq, MD
Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine
Salman Ashfaq is an Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine specialist based in Gainesville, GA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Salman Ashfaq, MD has been part of the Gainesville medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 32+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Gainesville area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 83.48/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 27% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1913dNPPES updated 2021-02-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1475 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Ne Ste 300, Gainesville, GA 30501-3806
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202383.48/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
1,233
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
1,664
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
16,708
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.60M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
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 (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$999 received from industry
48 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 Salman Ashfaq's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 24, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
Taxonomy: 207RI0011X
Mailing address
Po Box 908240, Gainesville, GA 30501-0919
Differs from practice location
Virtual Interventional Cardiology Care With Salman Ashfaq
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Salman Ashfaq for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Gainesville 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 Salman Ashfaq
NPI records show Dr. Ashfaq as active with telehealth listed in Gainesville, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (678) 430-3110.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Salman Ashfaq
Practice Location
1475 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Ne Ste 300, Gainesville, GA 30501-3806
Mailing Address
Po Box 908240, Gainesville, GA 30501-0919
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