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Zafar Ahmed, MD

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About Dr. Ahmed

Zafar Ahmed, MD practices internal medicine in Crestwood, IL. Zafar is a 1983 graduate of Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Zafar cared for 403 Medicare patients across 744 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, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, and annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700872272.

Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.

Specialty

Internal Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

IL licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 036-089465As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1700872272Issued 2005

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
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 internist in Crestwood, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Ahmed?

Dr. Ahmed is listed at 13755 Cicero Ave, Crestwood, IL 60445. 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 (708) 385-2400. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Ahmed's NPI number?

Dr. Ahmed's National Provider Identifier is 1700872272. 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 Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Ahmed been practicing?

Dr. Ahmed has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Ahmed known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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 Dr. Ahmed confirmed this information?

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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