Tariq Ahmed, MD
NPI 1235627472 · Adult Medicine Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tariq Ahmed, MD is a Adult Medicine Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1235627472).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235627472
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult 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 tenure33% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 82 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 267 | 74 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 215 | 59 |
| Gabapentin | 146 | 34 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 140 | 33 |
| Omeprazole | 138 | 31 |
| Lisinopril | 135 | 38 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$54 across 3 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
- 2018-04-24
- Last updated
- 2025-03-31
- Certified
- 2025-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tariq Ahmed's NPI number?
- Tariq Ahmed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235627472, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tariq Ahmed's specialty?
- Tariq Ahmed is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tariq Ahmed located?
- Tariq Ahmed's practice location on file with NPPES is 155 Lawn Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207-1816.
- What is Tariq Ahmed's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tariq Ahmed is (716) 875-2904.
- Does Tariq Ahmed accept Medicare?
- Tariq Ahmed is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tariq Ahmed's NPI active?
- Yes — Tariq Ahmed's NPI (1235627472) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.