Physician Profile
Jawad N. Ahmad, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Ahmad
Jawad N. Ahmad, MD is a healthcare provider in San Luis Obispo, CA specializing in ophthalmology. Jawad trained at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, graduating in 2018. Jawad is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — cornea & external disease and ophthalmology — glaucoma. According to Medicare claims data, Jawad cared for 2,311 Medicare patients across 3,726 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and imaging of optic nerve. This provider record is associated with NPI 1841797248.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (805) 545-8100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3855 BROAD ST STE B
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1111 E Ocean Ave Ste 7
Lompoc, CA 93436
525 Plaza Dr Ste 304
Santa Maria, CA 93454
628 California Blvd Ste E
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
816 E Enos Dr Ste A
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,726 services · 2,311 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
93 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
59 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
41 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue | Procedure | 65756 |
24 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of cornea | Procedure | 65400 |
19 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
155 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
417 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
386 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
288 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 13 related providers in 2 groups
Other eye doctors in San Luis Obispo 5
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Removal of eyelashes using forceps 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Ahmad's specialty?
Dr. Ahmad is an eye doctor in San Luis Obispo, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Ahmad?
Dr. Ahmad is listed at 3855 Broad St Ste B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Ahmad?
The number on file is (805) 545-8100. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ahmad's NPI number?
Dr. Ahmad's National Provider Identifier is 1841797248. 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. Ahmad's medical education?
Dr. Ahmad attended State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ahmad been practicing?
Dr. Ahmad has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Ahmad known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ahmad performs procedures including removal of eyelashes using forceps, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and closure of tear duct opening using plug; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Ahmad confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ahmad. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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