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Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD

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Specializes in: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

King Edward Medical University

Professional interests include: advanced heart failure

10100 KANIS ROAD
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

(501) 255-6000

Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD is a cardiologist in LITTLE ROCK, AR specializing in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from King Edward Medical University. Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD is affiliated with CHI St. Vincent Medical Group.

Office Locations

10100 KANIS ROAD
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

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2 ST VINCENT CIRCLE
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

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In The News

“Dr. Muhammad Waqas has joined CHI St. Vincent Heart Clinic in Little Rock as a cardiologist.”—"Tagged: Saline Memorial Hospital", Arkansas Business, August 2020

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

cardiac catheterization

diagnostic right heart catheterization

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

cardiac imaging

echocardiogram

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Arkansas, Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD performed more cardiac catheterization, diagnostic right heart catheterization, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for cardiac imaging, and echocardiogram (echo) 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 Affordability:

color Doppler echocardiography

Doppler echocardiography

spectral Doppler echocardiography

transthoracic echocardiography

In 2012, Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD had a list price for color Doppler echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, spectral Doppler echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Arkansas. 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. Muhammad Waqas, MD treated as a cardiologist in LITTLE ROCK, AR during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	177
inpatient care	177

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD treated as a cardiologist in LITTLE ROCK, AR during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	12
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	50
hospital care	167
inpatient care	167
minimally invasive procedures	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	13
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	44
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	49
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	44
Dementia	28
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD treated as a cardiologist in LITTLE ROCK, AR during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	196
catheterization	74
diagnostic procedures	74
doctor visit	475
hospital care	518
inpatient care	518
minimally invasive procedures	74
ultrasound (sonogram)	122

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	25
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	45
Dementia	21
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD treated as a cardiologist in LITTLE ROCK, AR during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	351
catheterization	124
diagnostic procedures	124
doctor visit	744
hospital care	905
inpatient care	905
minimally invasive procedures	124
ultrasound (sonogram)	227
vascular procedures	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	28
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	46
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	52
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD treated as a cardiologist in LITTLE ROCK, AR during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	442
catheterization	146
diagnostic procedures	146
doctor visit	1031
hospital care	1160
inpatient care	1160
minimally invasive procedures	146
ultrasound (sonogram)	296

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	380
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	42
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	45
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	52
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD treated as a cardiologist in LITTLE ROCK, AR during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	405
catheterization	137
diagnostic procedures	137
doctor visit	748
hospital care	1029
inpatient care	1029
minimally invasive procedures	137
ultrasound (sonogram)	268

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	387
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	45
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	42
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	50
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD treated as a cardiologist in LITTLE ROCK, AR during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	310
catheterization	108
diagnostic procedures	108
doctor visit	694
hospital care	689
inpatient care	689
minimally invasive procedures	108
ultrasound (sonogram)	202

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	261
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	393
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	57
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	44
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	47
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD treated as a cardiologist in LITTLE ROCK, AR during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	279
catheterization	100
diagnostic procedures	100
doctor visit	622
hospital care	652
inpatient care	652
minimally invasive procedures	100
ultrasound (sonogram)	179

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	370
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	56
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	62
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	48
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD treated as a cardiologist in LITTLE ROCK, AR were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

cardiac procedures	285
catheterization	100
diagnostic procedures	100
doctor visit	623
hospital care	662
inpatient care	662
minimally invasive procedures	100
ultrasound (sonogram)	215
vascular procedures	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD.

**Gender**
Female	152
Male	172

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	10
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	260
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	33
75 to 84	111
Less than 65	62
65 to 74	118

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

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	41
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD graduated from King Edward Medical University. He completed residency at St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Arkansas.

Medical School: King Edward Medical University

Residency: St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Arkansas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CHI St. Vincent Medical Group

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. Muhammad Waqas, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, MultiPlan, Blue California, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, QualChoice, United Healthcare, Humana, Municipal Health Benefit Fund, VACCN, Summit - PASSE, Devoted Health Plans, MD Save and Empower - Tribute - PASSE.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

MultiPlan

Blue California

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

QualChoice

United Healthcare

Humana

Municipal Health Benefit Fund

VACCN

Summit - PASSE

Devoted Health Plans

MD Save

Empower - Tribute - PASSE

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$92,575 ENTRESTO $88,012	LEQVIO $310	$4,253
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$62,927 Adempas $62,866	VERQUVO $42	Kerendia $19
United Therapeutics Corporation	$43,725 ORENITRAM $13,526	REMODULIN $9,191	TYVASO $5,914	None $3,543	$11,550
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$19,973 OPSUMIT $7,611	UPTRAVI $1,244	OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $439	VENTAVIS ILOPROST $19	$10,659
ABIOMED	$13,102 Impella $13,102
Other	$25,304 Circulatory Support $9,885	HeartWare HVAD $2,281	HeartMate PHP $2,039	HeartMate II $1,966	FARXIGA $632	Other $8,501

**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	$175,198
Travel and Lodging	$29,747
Food and Beverage	$22,150
Consulting Fee	$21,202
Honoraria	$6,000
Other	$3,309

Research Payments

Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD has received 40 research payments totaling $53,591.

Biography

Dr. Muhammad Waqas is a specialist in adult cardiology and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. He works in Little Rock, AR. Dr. Waqas's clinical interests encompass advanced heart failure. He can take MultiPlan, Blue California, QualChoice, and more. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Little Rock, AR. He obtained his medical school training at King Edward Medical University and performed his residency at St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. Dr. Waqas (or staff) speaks the following languages: Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi.