Summary

Interventional cardiology is the focus of Dr. M Rafiq Zaheer's practice, where he treats hypertension and high cholesterol in children and teens, and performs contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms. He has practiced cardiology and interventional cardiology for 45 years and is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital.

Dr. Zaheer is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He completed residencies at Providence Hospital and Howard University Hospital and sees patients in Arlington, Virginia.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 45 years of experience
  • 38 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Providence Hospital Program
  • 11 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Inova Cardiology - S Carlin Springs

611 S Carlin Springs Rd Ste 201Arlington, VA 22204
Mon7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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45 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, French, Spanish Speaks English
Arlington , VAWashington , DCWashington , DCFairfax , VA
Med School: Avicenna State Med Inst Of Kabul- Fac Of Med- Kabul- Afghanistan Med School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Med School: Baylor College of Medicine Med School: University of Maryland-Baltimore
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Insurance Plans Accepted by M Rafiq Zaheer

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Innovation Health
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - DSNP
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optima Health
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Priority Partners
  • Riverside Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

M Rafiq Zaheer has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

M Rafiq Zaheer has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Cardiac Ultrasound
  • Chest Pain
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)
  • Exercise Stress Test
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Nuclear Stress Test
  • Palpitations
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

M Rafiq Zaheer holds an expired medical license in the state of Virginia. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Providence Hospital Program and Howard Univ Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Providence Hosp, Internal Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Avicenna State Med Inst Of Kabul- Fac Of Med- Kabul- Afghanistan in 1981 and Faculty of Medicine in 1981.

NPI Number

M Rafiq Zaheer's NPI number is 1770565012.

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M Rafiq Zaheer's office is located at 611 S Carlin Springs Rd Ste 201, Arlington, VA, 22204.
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M Rafiq Zaheer is affiliated with INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITAL.

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