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Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD

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(Dr. Sameer Gafoor, MD)

(114 Ratings)

Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (2005)

Professional interests include: Holter monitoring, left-sided heart failure, tachycardia (very fast heart rate), and more.

550 17th Avenue Suite 680
Seattle, WA 98122

(206) 215-4545

Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Seattle, WA specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2005 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD is affiliated with Providence, Swedish Medical Center, Swedish Cherry Hill Campus and Swedish Health Services.

Office Locations

Swedish Cherry Hill Campus

550 17th Avenue Suite 680
Seattle, WA 98122

(206) 215-4545

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Some issues Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD can help you with:

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

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.

Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC)

Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is a device implantation procedure that reduces the risk of stroke for patients who have atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart beats out of rhythm. Atrial fibrillation causes blood to collect in the left atrial appendage, a small sac located in the top left chamber of the heart. The blood that collects in this appendage can form clots and cause stroke when pumped out of the heart.

To implant the device, a long, flexible tube, called a catheter, is inserted into a large vein in the groin and advanced to the heart. Once the tube reaches the left side of the heart, X-ray is used to guide a thinner catheter into the left atrial appendage. The tiny device is then passed through the tube and into the appendage. When the doctor has made sure it is in the right place, she takes the catheter out, and the procedure is completed.

This minimally invasive procedure usually requires a hospital stay of at least one day. Normal activities may be resumed within a few days. About 45 days following implantation, a test will be done to determine whether the device has closed the left atrial appendage. Check-ups have to be performed every year to make sure the device is in place.

In The News

“Proving stroke reduction with the device long-term will be key, said Sameer Gafoor, MD, of the Swedish Medical Group and Providence St. Joseph Health in Seattle.”—"Novel LAA Closure Device 'Promising'", MedPage Today, June 2023

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

transcatheter mitral valve repair

By Affordability:

minimally invasive mitral valve repair

mitral valve repair

transcatheter mitral valve repair

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Washington, Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD performed more transcatheter mitral valve repair (MitraClip) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for minimally invasive mitral valve repair, mitral valve repair, and transcatheter mitral valve repair (MitraClip) 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 25%

By Volume:

fully percutaneous transfemoral TAVR

minimally invasive aortic valve replacement

minimally invasive procedures

By Affordability:

echocardiogram

heart valve repair

minimally invasive valve repair

transthoracic echocardiography

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Washington, Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD performed more fully percutaneous (incisionless) transfemoral TAVR, minimally invasive aortic valve replacement, and minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for echocardiogram (echo), heart valve repair, minimally invasive valve repair, and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Seattle, WA during 2015 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	46

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	30
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, heart failure and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	51
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Seattle, WA during 2016 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	193
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	100
minimally invasive procedures	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	139
vascular procedures	34

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	73
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, heart failure and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	36
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	42
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	41
Dementia	17
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Seattle, WA during 2017 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	13
cardiac procedures	345
catheterization	25
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	249
hospital care	97
inpatient care	97
minimally invasive procedures	89
ultrasound (sonogram)	208
vascular procedures	91

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	340
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	36
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	107
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	44
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	38
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Seattle, WA during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	384
catheterization	32
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	412
hospital care	93
inpatient care	93
minimally invasive procedures	112
stress testing	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	269
vascular procedures	81

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	406
Black	28
Hispanic	18
Asian	46
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	113
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Seattle, WA during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	596
catheterization	55
diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	460
hospital care	141
inpatient care	141
minimally invasive procedures	169
stress testing	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	389
vascular procedures	117

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	439
Female	376

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	638
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	77
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	309
85 and over	173
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Seattle, WA during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	528
catheterization	43
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	433
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73
minimally invasive procedures	136
stress testing	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	339
vascular procedures	99

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	577
Female	546

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	878
Black	79
Hispanic	0
Asian	93
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	386
From 75 to 84	401
85 and over	229
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Seattle, WA during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	674
catheterization	66
diagnostic procedures	66
doctor visit	489
hospital care	267
inpatient care	247
minimally invasive procedures	176
stress testing	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	397
vascular procedures	159

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	737
Female	731

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1149
Black	110
Hispanic	45
Asian	97
Other	53
Native American	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	523
From 75 to 84	561
85 and over	274
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD in 2021

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Seattle, WA during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	685
catheterization	72
diagnostic procedures	72
doctor visit	363
hospital care	278
inpatient care	222
minimally invasive procedures	227
ultrasound (sonogram)	288
vascular procedures	189

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	465
Female	407

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	719
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	52
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	347
85 and over	236
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, heart failure and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	54
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Seattle, WA during 2023 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	422
catheterization	52
diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	288
hospital care	115
inpatient care	115
minimally invasive procedures	144
ultrasound (sonogram)	186
vascular procedures	114

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	399
Female	418

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	668
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	47
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	336
85 and over	203
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD in 2023

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	53
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Seattle, WA were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

blood draw	13
cardiac procedures	427
catheterization	44
diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	349
hospital care	152
inpatient care	141
minimally invasive procedures	135
stress testing	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	248
vascular procedures	110

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	365
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	43
Asian / Pacific Islander	51
Non-Hispanic White	560
Native American / Alaskan Native	1
Hispanic	7
Other	20

**Age**
75 to 84	266
85 and over	159
Less than 65	50
65 to 74	232

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD From 2015 - 2023

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	44
Cancer	15
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2005. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease American Board of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (2005)

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals (2008)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease American Board of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Swedish Medical Center

Swedish Cherry Hill Campus

Swedish Health Services

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Humana PPO, Wellcare Medicare (HMO), CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare PPO, Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, WellPoint, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, Aetna Medicare PPO, Carelon PPO, Ambetter Cascade Select, Ambetter Cascade Care, Premera, Evernorth PPO, Seven Corners, First Choice PPO and Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Humana PPO

Wellcare Medicare (HMO)

CIGNA PPO

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Interplan PPO

TriWest

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Medicaid

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

United Healthcare PPO

Providence

Humana HMO

First Health

WellPoint

Kaiser Permanente

Molina Healthcare

Aetna Medicare PPO

Carelon PPO

Ambetter Cascade Select

Ambetter Cascade Care

Premera

Evernorth PPO

Seven Corners

First Choice PPO

Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 114 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Seattle, WA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$24,159 MitraClip $18,074	Mitra Clip system $1,358	Occluders $890	Vascular $564	AMPLATZER Vascular Plugs $381	Other $2,892
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$18,487 CoreValve Evolut $15,992	Heart Valves $355	STENTS $143	Resolute $36	Transcatheter Valve Systems $10	Other $1,952
Boston Scientific Corporation	$12,984 General - Structural Heart $5,728	Angiojet $2,044	WATCHMAN Access System $706	WATCHMAN $501	GENERAL - VASCULAR ACCESS $339	Other $3,666
Inari Medical, Inc.	$10,449 CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT $10,247	FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER, S $201
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$6,814 SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA $688	EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) $100	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve $11	$6,015
Other	$2,637 Thermocool SF $1,240	AlphaVac $254	COREVALVE EVOLUT R $173	Impella $147	Epi-Sense Guided Coagulation Sys $134	Other $688

**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	$29,812
Travel and Lodging	$23,054
Food and Beverage	$18,568
Consulting Fee	$3,812
Long term medical supply or device loan	$282

Research Payments

Dr. Sameer Ahmed Gafoor, MD has received 195 research payments totaling $1,074,074.

Biography

Dr. Sameer Gafoor is an adult cardiology and interventional cardiology specialist in Seattle, WA. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Gafoor include coronary angiogram, myxoma, and orthostatic hypotension. He most likely takes HealthSmart, Coventry, and CIGNA Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Gafoor trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan for residency. Dr. Gafoor (or staff) speaks the following languages: Urdu and German. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Providence and Swedish Cherry Hill Campus.