Quick answers
- Does Muhammad R. Afzal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Muhammad R. Afzal accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Muhammad R. Afzal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,481 Original Medicare patients and 2,346 services for Muhammad R. Afzal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Muhammad R. Afzal's NPI number?
- 1417240326. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Muhammad R. Afzal, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,481 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,346 |
| Different services or procedures | 80 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)281 services
- Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional (93228)241 services
- Programming of dual lead pacemaker system (93280)196 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93295)175 services
- Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional (99211)104 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Atrial fibrillation69%
- Ischemic heart disease55%
- Heart failure53%
- Arthritis50%
Hospitals where Muhammad R. Afzal works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Muhammad R. Afzal at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Memorial HospitalMarysville, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360092
- Mercy Health St Ritas Medical CenterLima, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360066
- Ohio State University State Health SystemColumbus, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360085
Practice locations
Addresses where Muhammad R. Afzal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 452 W 10th AveColumbus, OH 43210 (614) 293‑8000
- 730 W Market St, Suite 2kLima, OH 45801 (419) 996‑2714
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Muhammad R. Afzal as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- OSU Internal Medicine LLC1,161 clinicians in the group
- Mercy Health Physicians Lima Specialty Care LLC253 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other cardiac electrophysiologists in Columbus
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in OSU Internal Medicine LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417240326 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians