Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ajaz Afzal, MD

Internal Medicine · Kissimmee, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1032 MANN STREET, Kissimmee, FL 34741
4075187277
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1750341236 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Afzal from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Afzal

Dr. Ajaz Afzal is an internal medicine specialist in Kissimmee, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Afzal performed 1,223 Medicare services across 392 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Afzal received a total of $2,462 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 140 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Afzal is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 33% volume in FL $2,462 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
Yes
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 95168 Clear January 31, 2028
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,223
Medicare services
Top 33% in FL for internal medicine
392
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~61 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 491 $61 $150
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 353 $88 $200
Drug screening test 126 $61 $120
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 50 $13 $67
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes 47 $31 $64
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month 39 $49 $100
Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month 37 $37 $78
Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month 32 $37 $75
Blood draw (venipuncture) 28 $8 $10
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle 20 $9 $40
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,462
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $352/year across 7 years
Top 23% in FL for internal medicine
37
Companies
140
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,441 (99.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$21 (0.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$359
2023
$654
2022
$367
2021
$117
2020
$506
2019
$274
2018
$185

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$299
AbbVie Inc.
$237
Novo Nordisk Inc
$213
ABBVIE INC.
$198
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$189
PFIZER INC.
$169
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$134
PROTEGA PHARMACEUTIALS INC
$123
PROTEGA PHARMACEUTIALS LLC
$86
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$70
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$64
MannKind Corporation
$59
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$55
Indivior Inc.
$50
Lilly USA, LLC
$44
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$43
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$38
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$26
Almatica Pharma LLC
$25
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$22
Orexo US, Inc.
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$21
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$21
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$20
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$19
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Ardelyx, Inc.
$18
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$17
Amgen Inc.
$15
Organogenesis Inc.
$14
AbbVie, Inc.
$13
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$12
Radius Health, Inc.
$12
Strongbridge US INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 30.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $201 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
994
Per 100K population
244.3
County median income
$68,711
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Afzal is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Afzal experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Afzal performed 491 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Afzal receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Afzal received a total of $2,462 from 37 companies across 140 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Afzal's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Kissimmee?
Dr. Afzal's average Medicare payment per service is $62. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Afzal) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →