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Dr. Chafik Assal, MD

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Specializes in: General Internal Medicine, Cardiac Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm) and Adult Cardiology

University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: electrophysiological (EP) study, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), ablation, and more.

3100 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Suite 900
Charleston, WV 25304

(304) 388-5880

Dr. Chafik Assal, MD is a general internist in Charleston, WV specializing in general internal medicine, cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm) and adult cardiology. He graduated from University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Chafik Assal, MD is affiliated with Vandalia Health CAMC.

Office Locations

3100 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Suite 900
Charleston, WV 25304

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Some issues Dr. Chafik Assal, 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. Chafik Assal, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

ablation

cardiac catheter ablation

cardiac device implantation

cardioversion

elective external cardioversion

electrophysiological study and catheter ablation

ICD system replacement

pulmonary vein isolation

transvenous ICD implantation

By Affordability:

Afib catheter ablation

cardiac catheter ablation

cardiac electrophysiological study

cardiac pacing procedures

cardioversion

catheter ablation

elective cardioversion

elective external cardioversion

external cardioversion

pacemaker implantation

pacemaker replacement

pacemaker system replacement

permanent pacemaker implantation

permanent transvenous pacemaker implantation

permanent transvenous pacemaker replacement

pulmonary vein isolation

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within West Virginia, Dr. Chafik Assal, MD performed more ablation, cardiac catheter ablation, cardiac device implantation, cardioversion, elective external cardioversion, electrophysiological study and catheter ablation, ICD system replacement, pulmonary vein isolation (PVI), and transvenous ICD implantation procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for Afib catheter ablation, cardiac catheter ablation, cardiac electrophysiological study, cardiac pacing procedures, cardioversion, catheter ablation, elective cardioversion, elective external cardioversion, external cardioversion, pacemaker implantation, pacemaker replacement, pacemaker system replacement, permanent pacemaker implantation, permanent transvenous pacemaker implantation, permanent transvenous pacemaker replacement, and pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

cardiac procedures

echocardiogram

In 2023, Dr. Chafik Assal, MD performed more cardiac procedures, and echocardiogram (echo) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within West Virginia.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

transesophageal echocardiography

In 2012, Dr. Chafik Assal, MD had a list price for transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within West Virginia. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chafik Assal, MD treated as a general internist in Charleston, WV during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	28
cardiac procedures	243
cardioversion	48
catheterization	28
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	210
hospital care	823
implant surgery	74
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	34
inpatient care	823
minimally invasive procedures	130
ultrasound (sonogram)	101

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chafik Assal, MD treated as a general internist in Charleston, WV during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	35
ambulatory monitoring	23
cardiac procedures	285
cardioversion	33
catheterization	35
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	225
hospital care	332
implant surgery	110
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	46
inpatient care	318
minimally invasive procedures	193
outpatient care	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	117

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	747
Female	551

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1260
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	433
From 75 to 84	430
85 and over	161
Less than 65	274

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	47
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chafik Assal, MD treated as a general internist in Charleston, WV during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	40
ambulatory monitoring	23
cardiac procedures	272
cardioversion	35
catheterization	40
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	186
hospital care	376
implant surgery	92
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	51
inpatient care	349
minimally invasive procedures	184
outpatient care	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	117

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	745
Female	496

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1212
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	417
From 75 to 84	448
85 and over	164
Less than 65	212

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	48
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	48
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chafik Assal, MD treated as a general internist in Charleston, WV during 2015 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	43
ambulatory monitoring	25
cardiac procedures	384
cardioversion	39
catheterization	43
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	242
hospital care	323
implant surgery	94
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	45
inpatient care	323
minimally invasive procedures	232
ultrasound (sonogram)	222

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1628
Female	1146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2696
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	946
From 75 to 84	946
85 and over	438
Less than 65	444

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	49
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	46
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chafik Assal, MD treated as a general internist in Charleston, WV during 2016 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	45
ambulatory monitoring	41
cardiac procedures	265
cardioversion	34
catheterization	45
diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	190
hospital care	241
implant surgery	73
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	37
inpatient care	241
minimally invasive procedures	224
ultrasound (sonogram)	106

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	872
Female	600

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1434
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	515
From 75 to 84	510
85 and over	206
Less than 65	241

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	46
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	45
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chafik Assal, MD treated as a general internist in Charleston, WV during 2017 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	26
ambulatory monitoring	39
cardiac procedures	199
cardioversion	48
catheterization	26
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	112
hospital care	148
implant surgery	71
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	44
inpatient care	148
minimally invasive procedures	166
ultrasound (sonogram)	63

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	815
Female	572

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1339
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	470
From 75 to 84	472
85 and over	227
Less than 65	218

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	48
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	46
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chafik Assal, MD treated as a general internist in Charleston, WV during 2018 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	36
cardiac procedures	149
cardioversion	32
catheterization	36
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	94
hospital care	123
implant surgery	43
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	29
inpatient care	123
minimally invasive procedures	147
ultrasound (sonogram)	70

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1160
Female	972

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2028
Black	73
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	726
From 75 to 84	688
85 and over	318
Less than 65	400

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	46
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chafik Assal, MD treated as a general internist in Charleston, WV during 2019 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	44
cardiac procedures	243
cardioversion	33
catheterization	44
diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	200
hospital care	226
implant surgery	54
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	24
inpatient care	226
minimally invasive procedures	205
ultrasound (sonogram)	145

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1241
Female	1050

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2182
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	824
From 75 to 84	723
85 and over	355
Less than 65	389

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	42
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	47
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chafik Assal, MD treated as a general internist in Charleston, WV during 2020 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	33
cardiac procedures	193
cardioversion	32
catheterization	33
diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	178
hospital care	184
implant surgery	42
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	19
inpatient care	184
minimally invasive procedures	142
ultrasound (sonogram)	118

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1221
Female	1018

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2134
Black	73
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	791
From 75 to 84	722
85 and over	369
Less than 65	357

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	47
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chafik Assal, MD treated as a general internist in Charleston, WV during 2021 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	41
cardiac procedures	247
cardioversion	36
catheterization	41
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	277
hospital care	148
implant surgery	55
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	34
inpatient care	148
minimally invasive procedures	192
ultrasound (sonogram)	151

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1094
Female	987

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1971
Black	76
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	774
From 75 to 84	673
85 and over	353
Less than 65	281

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	42
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	48
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chafik Assal, MD treated as a general internist in Charleston, WV during 2022 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	56
cardiac procedures	212
cardioversion	32
catheterization	56
diagnostic procedures	56
doctor visit	233
hospital care	76
implant surgery	41
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	17
inpatient care	76
minimally invasive procedures	182
ultrasound (sonogram)	115

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1218
Female	1056

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2178
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	812
From 75 to 84	771
85 and over	451
Less than 65	240

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	60
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	47
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Chafik Assal, MD treated as a general internist in Charleston, WV were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

ablation	38
ambulatory monitoring	30
cardiac procedures	244
cardioversion	36
catheterization	38
diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	195
hospital care	272
implant surgery	68
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	34
inpatient care	269
minimally invasive procedures	181
outpatient care	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	120

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	976
Female	768

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	42
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1675
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	580
85 and over	276
Less than 65	277
65 to 74	609

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chafik Assal, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chafik Assal, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Chafik Assal, MD graduated from University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at Henry Ford Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in West Virginia.

Medical School: University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine

Residency: Henry Ford Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: West Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Chafik Assal, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vandalia Health CAMC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$70,925 Arctic Front $44,985	Ablation $7,857	Leads $3,060	Reveal LINQ $2,004	Micra $1,617	Other $11,401
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$41,829 LifeVest $41,829
BIOTRONIK INC.	$21,301 Bradycardia products $7,495	Setrox $1,305	Solia $721	Passeo $260	BioMonitor 2 $228	Other $11,293
Abbott Laboratories	$14,106 AVEIR $3,173	Cardiac Mapping System $1,947	Ensite Cardiac Mapping System $1,144	Confirm Rx $623	Ensite $610	Other $6,609
Biosense Webster, Inc.	$11,701 CartoSound $10,698	Carto 3 System $756	Carto 3 $193	Cartoreplay $54
Other	$19,517 GENERAL THERAPIES $2,983	HeartMate PHP $1,610	WATCHMAN $1,325	TACHY GENERATOR $1,003	TACHY LEAD $951	Other $11,644

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$80,700
Travel and Lodging	$48,352
Food and Beverage	$37,102
Consulting Fee	$9,000
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$4,000
Other	$226

Research Payments

Dr. Chafik Assal, MD has received 323 research payments totaling $403,175.

Biography

Dr. Chafik Assal's specialties are adult cardiology, general internal medicine, and cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm). After completing medical school at the University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine, he performed his residency at Henry Ford Hospital. He is especially interested in heart problems, ablation, and electrophysiological (EP) study. In addition to English, Dr. Assal speaks Arabic. He is professionally affiliated with Vandalia Health CAMC. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Assal is accepting new patients at his office in Charleston, WV.