Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Afsar Waraich, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Aiken, SC

  • NPI 1497719975
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 87.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
103 Gregg Ave, Nw
Aiken, SC 298013096
(803) 226-0799
fax (803) 226-0839

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 23, 2016
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #18382
Medicaid
SC #GP1751

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497719975. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,019
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$241,985
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 520 398 $122
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 309 279 $86
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 287 283 $67
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 226 226 $159
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 124 124 $96
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm 122 117 $134
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 88 88 $232
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery 79 79 $127
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 63 63 $105
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 58 58 $170

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Aiken Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 94. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$991
Transactions
50
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 19 $302.64
Qol Medical, LLC 3 $126.29
Lilly USA, LLC 5 $94.34
Celgene Corporation 5 $74.58
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 3 $65.99
Aimmune Therapeutics, INC. 3 $61.78
Celltrion USA INC. 2 $58.15
Janssen Biotech, INC. 2 $39.30
Sanofi US Services INC. 1 $34.71
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $30.95
Daiichi Sankyo INC. 1 $29.43
Genzyme Corporation 1 $21.89
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, INC 1 $21.53
Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 1 $16.64
Organon LLC 1 $12.71

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$933
Education
$58

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,461
Patients
558
Total drug cost
$264,184
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 585 236 $6,255
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 270 105 $2,267
Famotidine Generic 125 63 $1,373
Esomeprazole Magnesium Generic 59 20 $2,875
Loperamide (Loperamide Hcl) Brand 58 24 $2,135
Creon (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) Brand 56 20 $183,673
Sucralfate Generic 49 21 $4,022
Cholestyramine (Cholestyramine (With Sugar)) Brand 48 16 $4,651
Sulfasalazine Generic 48 0 $1,197
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 37 14 $26,260

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Afsar Waraich's medical specialty?
Dr. Afsar Waraich practices Gastroenterology Physician in Aiken, SC.
Where does Dr. Afsar Waraich practice?
Dr. Afsar Waraich practices at 103 Gregg Ave, Nw, Aiken, SC 298013096. Office phone: 8032260799.
What is Dr. Afsar Waraich's NPI?
Dr. Afsar Waraich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497719975, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Afsar Waraich accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Afsar Waraich accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Afsar Waraich commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.