Physician Profile
Farooq M. Ahmed, M.D
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Ahmed
Farooq M. Ahmed, M.D is a healthcare provider in Skokie, IL specializing in family medicine — geriatric medicine. Farooq is also listed as specializing in family medicine — adolescent medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Farooq cared for 771 Medicare patients across 1,724 services. The services billed most often include residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes, residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes, and residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (312) 423-7869
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5200 MAIN ST STE 201 FAMILY PRACTICE/DEPT OF GERIATRICS
Skokie, IL 60077
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine — Geriatric Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Alzheimer's disease
- Dementia
- Frequent falls
- Managing multiple medications
- Memory loss
- Osteoporosis
Back & spine
- Spinal stenosis
Blood & Immunity
- Iron-deficiency anemia
Bones & joints
- Chronic knee pain
- Hip fracture recovery
Brain & memory
- Mild cognitive impairment
Brain & nerves
- Stroke Aftercare
Brain & Nervous System
- Delirium
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Essential tremor
- Parkinson's disease
- Peripheral neuropathy
Circulation & balance
- Fainting and syncope
Digestive health
- Acid reflux
Digestive Health
- Constipation
- Fecal incontinence
- Swallowing difficulties
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Dry mouth
- Hearing loss
Endocrine & Metabolic
- Diabetes
Eye health
- Cataracts
- Macular degeneration
Foot care
- Foot fungus
General Health
- Severe dehydration
- Unexplained Weight Loss
Heart & Circulation
- Congestive heart failure
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Poor Circulation
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Heart health
- AFib
Hormones & thyroid
- Underactive Thyroid
Infections
- Shingles
Joints & Bones
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
Kidney & Urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
Lung health
- COPD
Men's health
- Enlarged prostate
Mental Health
- Senior Depression
Mobility & Balance
- Balance Problems and Fall Risk
- Muscle Loss And Weakness
Nutrition & digestion
- Poor Appetite In Seniors
Skin
- Bedsores
Skin health
- Adult diaper rash
- Age spots and sun spots
- Thinning and Tearing Skin
Sleep
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Sleep & nerves
- Restless legs syndrome
Urinary & Bladder
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary incontinence in women
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Fall risk assessment
- Memory testing
Bladder & bowel
- Incontinence supplies assessment
Brain & memory
- Cognitive impairment screening
Cancer screening
- Colon cancer screening consult
- Prostate exam
Caregiver support
- Respite care planning
Diagnostic Testing
- Blood Pressure Check
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Earwax removal
- Hearing test
Foot Care
- Senior foot and toenail care
Heart health
- EKG
Home Care
- Home Doctor Visit
- Home safety check
Home care
- Home Health Care Referral
Injections & Medications
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lab tests
- Cholesterol screening
- Thyroid Blood Test
Lung health
- Breathing Treatment
Medications
- Deprescribing consultation
Mental Health
- Senior Depression Screening
Mobility & Balance
- Assistive walking device fitting
- Balance and gait physical therapy
Mobility & independence
- Walker and Wheelchair Prescription
Nutrition
- Senior nutrition counseling
Pain management
- Chronic pain management consultation
Pain Management
- Joint injection or aspiration
Palliative & End of Life
- Hospice care consultation
- Palliative cancer care
Preventive Care
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Telehealth visit for seniors
Screening & Imaging
- Barium Swallow Study
- Bone Density Scan Referral
Senior care evaluations
- Nursing Home Admission Exam
Senior Care Planning
- Advance Care Planning
- Assisted Living Placement Assessment
- Caregiver Counseling
- Senior Driving Safety Assessment
Skin
- Bedsore and Wound Dressing
Therapy & rehab
- Occupational therapy home assessment
- Physical Therapy Evaluation
- Speech and swallowing therapy
Urinary & Bladder
- Bladder control training
- Urinary catheter insertion
Vaccines
- COVID-19 Booster
- Flu shot for seniors
- Pneumonia shot
- Routine Vaccines
- RSV vaccine
Wound care
- Skin Tear Treatment
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,724 services · 771 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99349 |
979 | More than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99348 |
430 | More than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes | Office visit | 99344 |
76 | More than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and | Billing code | G0180 |
69 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians | Billing code | G0179 |
62 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Residence visit for new patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99342 |
38 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
16 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 1
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Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Farooq M. Ahmed specialize in?
Farooq M. Ahmed is a family doctor in Skokie, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine — Geriatric Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Farooq M. Ahmed located?
Farooq M. Ahmed is listed at 5200 Main St Ste 201 Family Practice/Dept of Geriatrics, Skokie, IL 60077. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Farooq M. Ahmed's phone number?
The number on file is (312) 423-7869. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Farooq M. Ahmed's NPI number?
Farooq M. Ahmed's National Provider Identifier is 1275553240. 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
Where did Farooq M. Ahmed train?
Farooq M. Ahmed attended Other, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Farooq M. Ahmed been practicing?
Farooq M. Ahmed has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Farooq M. Ahmed do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Farooq M. Ahmed the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Farooq M. Ahmed confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Farooq M. Ahmed. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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