Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Wais Afzal, M.D.
Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Sioux Falls, SD
- NPI 1710377544
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 93.7 / 100 · 2023
- 16 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1321 W 22Nd St
Sioux Falls, SD 571051502
(605) 328-3485 - Mailing address
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Po Box 5074
Sioux Falls, SD 571175074
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2015 — 11 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 29, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2010 — 16 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RR0500X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Dakota #11335
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1710377544. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
699
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$70,478
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 456 | 281 | $95 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 73 | 69 | $64 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 69 | 61 | $139 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 47 | 47 | $173 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 30 | 30 | $129 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 13 | 12 | $48 | |
20605 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | 11 | 11 | $40 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 78. This provider delivers 9.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$425
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen Inc. | 2 | $211.78 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. | 1 | $149.87 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $63.34 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,648
Patients
708
Total drug cost
$1,436,654
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | Generic | 778 | 208 | $64,572 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 549 | 162 | $6,538 |
| Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) | Brand | 416 | 112 | $13,078 |
| Colchicine | Generic | 164 | 49 | $14,560 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 136 | 37 | $2,594 |
| Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) | Brand | 134 | 14 | $992,693 |
| Sulfasalazine Dr (Sulfasalazine) | Brand | 90 | 33 | $6,725 |
| Leflunomide | Generic | 84 | 28 | $4,642 |
| Sulfasalazine | Generic | 63 | 14 | $1,166 |
| Pilocarpine Hcl | Generic | 49 | 11 | $3,947 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Wais Afzal's medical specialty?
Dr. Wais Afzal practices Rheumatology Physician in Sioux Falls, SD.
Where does Dr. Wais Afzal practice?
Dr. Wais Afzal practices at 1321 W 22Nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 571051502. Office phone: 6053283485.
What is Dr. Wais Afzal's NPI?
Dr. Wais Afzal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710377544, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Wais Afzal accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Wais Afzal accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Wais Afzal 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); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.