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Akbar K. Ahmed, MD

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About Dr. Ahmed

Based in Rochester, NY, Akbar K. Ahmed, MD is listed in the NPI registry under interventional cardiology. Medicare claims data shows Akbar provided 344 services to 330 patients. The services billed most often include use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes, insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1699908921 identifies this record in the national registry.

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Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 2000

Specialty

Credentials & Licensing

NY licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 279961As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1699908921Issued 2009

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Telehealth reported to CMSYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Ahmed's specialty?

Dr. Ahmed is an interventional cardiologist in Rochester, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Interventional Cardiology”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Ahmed?

Dr. Ahmed is listed at 1415 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14621. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Ahmed?

The number on file is (585) 442-5320. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Ahmed?

Dr. Ahmed's National Provider Identifier is 1699908921. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Ahmed's medical education?

Dr. Ahmed attended Other, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Ahmed have?

Dr. Ahmed has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Ahmed known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ahmed performs procedures including insertion of blood flow assist device in aorta through skin; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes and insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ahmed. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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