Sarah Ahmad, M.D.
NPI 1053625418 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Monroe, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sarah Ahmad, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Monroe, LA (NPI 1053625418).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053625418
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R-10621 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
518 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 91 | $121 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 90 | $101 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 61 | $205 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 51 | $165 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 41 | $84 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$22,315 across 100 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 200 Hawkins DrDepartment of Thoracic SurgeryIowa City, IA 52242-1009Phone: (319) 356-4518
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-07-27
- Last updated
- 2020-12-29
- Certified
- 2020-12-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sarah Ahmad's NPI number?
- Sarah Ahmad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053625418, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sarah Ahmad's specialty?
- Sarah Ahmad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sarah Ahmad located?
- Sarah Ahmad's practice location on file with NPPES is 312 Grammont St Ste 410, Monroe, LA 71201-7411.
- What is Sarah Ahmad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sarah Ahmad is (318) 966-6300.
- Does Sarah Ahmad accept Medicare?
- Sarah Ahmad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sarah Ahmad's NPI active?
- Yes — Sarah Ahmad's NPI (1053625418) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.