Ahmad Shir, MD
NPI 1144615303 · Internal Medicine Physician · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ahmad Shir, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1144615303).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144615303
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
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
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,677 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 761 | $103 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 499 | $112 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 176 | $109 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 105 | $175 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 62 | $166 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 70 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 123 | 41 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 117 | 31 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 104 | 48 |
| Gabapentin | 103 | 33 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 100 | 34 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 82 | 33 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$89 across 1 record (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 Lothrop StPittsburgh, PA 15213-2536Phone: (412) 647-8762
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-03
- Last updated
- 2022-05-27
- Certified
- 2022-05-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ahmad Shir's NPI number?
- Ahmad Shir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144615303, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ahmad Shir's specialty?
- Ahmad Shir is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ahmad Shir located?
- Ahmad Shir's practice location on file with NPPES is 5301 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712-2805.
- What is Ahmad Shir's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ahmad Shir is (520) 327-5461.
- Does Ahmad Shir accept Medicare?
- Ahmad Shir is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ahmad Shir's NPI active?
- Yes — Ahmad Shir's NPI (1144615303) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.