Farooque Ahmed, MD
NPI 1164424982 · Internal Medicine Physician · El Paso, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Farooque Ahmed, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in El Paso, TX (NPI 1164424982).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164424982
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA07840900 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,607 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 Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 691 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 561 | $113 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 306 | $164 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 283 | $60 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 282 | $108 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 176 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 614 | 174 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 487 | 111 |
| Metformin Hcl | 422 | 144 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 413 | 113 |
| Memantine Hcl | 410 | 65 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 396 | 90 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$914 across 41 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-11
- Last updated
- 2022-12-29
- Certified
- 2022-12-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Farooque Ahmed's NPI number?
- Farooque Ahmed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164424982, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Farooque Ahmed's specialty?
- Farooque Ahmed is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Farooque Ahmed located?
- Farooque Ahmed's practice location on file with NPPES is 11331 James Watt Dr Bldg 100, El Paso, TX 79936-6401.
- What is Farooque Ahmed's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Farooque Ahmed is (915) 206-2150.
- Does Farooque Ahmed accept Medicare?
- Farooque Ahmed is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Farooque Ahmed's NPI active?
- Yes — Farooque Ahmed's NPI (1164424982) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.