Syed Rafique Ahmed, M.D.
NPI 1184008153 · Internal Medicine Physician · Las Cruces, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Syed Rafique Ahmed, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Las Cruces, NM (NPI 1184008153).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184008153
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD2018-0618 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 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
1,943 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 528 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 515 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 228 | $180 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 158 | $9 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 115 | $84 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent Visit |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 137 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 426 | 121 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 347 | 119 |
| Losartan Potassium | 255 | 75 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 244 | 75 |
| Lisinopril | 230 | 69 |
| Furosemide | 178 | 64 |
| Metformin Hcl | 161 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$517 across 25 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
- 2015-07-19
- Last updated
- 2019-08-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Syed Rafique Ahmed's NPI number?
- Syed Rafique Ahmed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184008153, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Syed Rafique Ahmed's specialty?
- Syed Rafique Ahmed is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Syed Rafique Ahmed located?
- Syed Rafique Ahmed's practice location on file with NPPES is 3030 W Picacho Ave Ste D, Las Cruces, NM 88007-4721.
- What is Syed Rafique Ahmed's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Syed Rafique Ahmed is (575) 556-6470.
- Does Syed Rafique Ahmed accept Medicare?
- Syed Rafique Ahmed is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Syed Rafique Ahmed's NPI active?
- Yes — Syed Rafique Ahmed's NPI (1184008153) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.