Umar Ghaffar, MD

Family Medicine

Umar Ghaffar is a Family Medicine specialist based in Gainesville, FL with over 24 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(386) 758-1709Gainesville, FL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Umar Ghaffar, MD has practiced family medicine for 24+ years, working in group practice. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 24 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 1,670 Family Medicine providers in FLSee all Family Medicine in Gainesville24+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2099dNPPES updated 2020-08-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610-3003

Fax: (386) 719-7066
Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
70%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Chronic Kidney Disease
56%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Mood Disorders
55%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Heart Failure
53%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

Ischemic Heart Disease
52%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Depression
51%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Aug 23, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 100236, Gainesville, FL 32610-0236

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Umar Ghaffar

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Umar Ghaffar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Gainesville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Umar Ghaffar

Dr. Ghaffar is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Gainesville, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (386) 758-1709.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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