Waqar Ahmed, MD
NPI 1225520273 · Nephrology Physician · Binghamton, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Waqar Ahmed, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Binghamton, NY (NPI 1225520273).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225520273
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology 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
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,079 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 355 | $93 |
| 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 | 342 | $16 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 272 | $113 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 270 | $121 |
| 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 | 248 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 750 | 289 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 601 | 234 |
| Lisinopril | 491 | 195 |
| Losartan Potassium | 269 | 91 |
| Furosemide | 258 | 116 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 223 | 90 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 187 | 70 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$117 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-06-05
- Last updated
- 2022-07-14
- Certified
- 2022-07-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Waqar Ahmed's NPI number?
- Waqar Ahmed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225520273, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Waqar Ahmed's specialty?
- Waqar Ahmed is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Waqar Ahmed located?
- Waqar Ahmed's practice location on file with NPPES is 27 Park Ave, Binghamton, NY 13903.
- What is Waqar Ahmed's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Waqar Ahmed is (607) 762-2251.
- Does Waqar Ahmed accept Medicare?
- Waqar Ahmed is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Waqar Ahmed's NPI active?
- Yes — Waqar Ahmed's NPI (1225520273) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.