Dr. Ashar Afzal
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 28 years
- Graduation year: 1993
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1689628117
Dr. Ashar Afzal MD
Pain Medicine Specialist
He is located at 3254 Kimball Avenue in Waterloo, IA 50702. Can help patients with the following: Acute Pain, Back Pain, Car Accident Injuries, Diabetic Neuropathy, Painful Disorders, Regional Anesthesia. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689628117. Appointment can be made via the phone number (319) 235-7246. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 3 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Ashar Afzal, being an pain medicine specialist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Ashar Afzal.
- Acute Pain
- Back Pain
- Car Accident Injuries
- Chronic Pain
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- General Anesthesia
- Low Back Pain
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
- Nerve Damage
- Pain Medication Management
- Painful Disorders
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Regional Anesthesia
- Sedation
- Wrist Surgery
Procedures Performed by Dr. Ashar Afzal
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Ashar Afzal as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Oscar Insurance Company
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic 4700 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Elite | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Secure | EPO · Catastrophic | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellmark Bronze HDHP HMO HSA Qualified | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Bronze Standard | UnityPoint Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Bronze Traditional HMO | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Gold Primary Care | UnityPoint Health | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Gold Traditional HMO | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Silver Primary Care | UnityPoint Health | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Silver Traditional HMO | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Bronze HMO | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Gold HMO | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Silver HMO | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Ashar Afzal is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Ashar Afzal is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Pain Management (also registered under: Practitioner - Anesthesiology, Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management) .
Bills through: Cedar Valley Medical Specialists Pc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Medtronic | $2393 |
| Boston Scientific | $84 |
| Vertos Medical | $55 |
Other
| Travel and Lodging | $1942 |
| Food and Beverage | $658 |
Studies
Graduated in 1993Additional Specialities
- Anesthesiologist
Sanctions
| Date | Description | Board |
|---|---|---|
| Active: This provider has been disciplined, please visit board website for details | Board of Medicine | Board of Medicine |
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. Ashar Afzal?
Dr. Ashar Afzal's office is located at 3254 Kimball Avenue in Waterloo, IA 50702.
Does Dr. Ashar Afzal have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Ashar Afzal is affiliated with Cedar Valley Medical Specialists.
What conditions does Dr. Ashar Afzal treat?
Dr. Ashar Afzal provides treatment for Acute Pain, Back Pain, Car Accident Injuries, Diabetic Neuropathy, Painful Disorders, Regional Anesthesia. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Ashar Afzal accept patients with Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.?
Yes, Dr. Ashar Afzal is listed in-network for Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Has Dr. Ashar Afzal affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Ashar Afzal is affiliated with ALLEN HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.