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Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD

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(Arsalan Rafiq, MD)

(53 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease) and General Practice

Dow Medical College (2007)

Professional interests include: preventive cardiology, heart problems

860 Washington Street South Building, 6th floor
Boston, MA 02111

(617) 636-2273

Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD is a cardiologist in Boston, MA specializing in cardiology (heart disease) and general practice. He graduated from Dow Medical College in 2007 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD is affiliated with Tufts Medicine, Tufts Medical Center Cardiology and CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER AT TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER INC.

Office Locations

860 Washington Street South Building, 6th floor
Boston, MA 02111

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1690 Crown Colony Drive
Quincy, MA 02169

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Some issues Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

echocardiogram

In 2023, Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD performed more echocardiogram (echo) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Top 10%

By Volume:

Doppler echocardiography

transesophageal echocardiography

ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD performed more Doppler echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

electrocardiogram

stress EKG

In 2013, Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD had a list price for electrocardiogram (EKG), and stress EKG that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD treated as a cardiologist in Boston, MA during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	774
doctor visit	188
hospital care	216
inpatient care	216
minimally invasive procedures	35
stress testing	116
ultrasound (sonogram)	774

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD.

**Gender**
Male	894
Female	806

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1629
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	705
From 75 to 84	510
85 and over	191
Less than 65	294

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	40
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD treated as a cardiologist in Boston, MA during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	801
doctor visit	158
hospital care	184
inpatient care	184
minimally invasive procedures	31
stress testing	97
ultrasound (sonogram)	801

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD.

**Gender**
Male	838
Female	820

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1589
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	708
From 75 to 84	478
85 and over	210
Less than 65	262

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	41
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD treated as a cardiologist in Boston, MA during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	895
doctor visit	77
hospital care	148
inpatient care	148
minimally invasive procedures	41
stress testing	93
ultrasound (sonogram)	895

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD.

**Gender**
Male	881
Female	910

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1719
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	748
From 75 to 84	510
85 and over	253
Less than 65	280

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD treated as a cardiologist in Boston, MA during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	816
doctor visit	98
hospital care	137
inpatient care	137
minimally invasive procedures	40
stress testing	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	816

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD.

**Gender**
Male	824
Female	783

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1527
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	631
From 75 to 84	538
85 and over	223
Less than 65	215

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	44
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD treated as a cardiologist in Boston, MA during 2023 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	884
doctor visit	46
hospital care	110
inpatient care	110
minimally invasive procedures	63
nuclear scan	15
stress testing	63
ultrasound (sonogram)	856

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD.

**Gender**
Male	831
Female	729

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1419
Black	43
Hispanic	33
Asian	28
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	586
From 75 to 84	539
85 and over	242
Less than 65	193

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	41
Dementia	14
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD treated as a cardiologist in Boston, MA were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

cardiac procedures	834
doctor visit	113
hospital care	159
inpatient care	159
minimally invasive procedures	42
nuclear scan	15
stress testing	79
ultrasound (sonogram)	828

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD.

**Gender**
Male	853
Female	809

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	1576
Hispanic	19
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	30

**Age**
75 to 84	515
85 and over	223
Less than 65	248
65 to 74	675

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	32
Cancer	15
Dementia	16

Education & Training

Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD graduated from Dow Medical College in 2007. He completed residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center - Internal Medicine. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Dow Medical College (2007)

Residency: Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center - Internal Medicine (1900)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Tufts Medicine

Tufts Medical Center Cardiology

CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER AT TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 53 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Boston, MA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$125 ENTRESTO $125
Boston Scientific Corporation	$106 SYNERGY $106
BIOTRONIK INC.	$48 $48
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$18 LifeVest $18

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$297

Biography

Dr. Arsalan Rafiq's medical specialty is general practice and cardiology (heart disease). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Rafiq include preventive cardiology. He is professionally affiliated with Tufts Medicine. Dr. Rafiq's education and training includes medical school at Dow Medical College and residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center and Civil Hospital, Karachi. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). According to Tufts Medicine, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Rafiq's office in Quincy, MA.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD in 2023

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arsalan Rafiq, MD From 2019 - 2023

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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