Ahmed Heshmat, M.D.
NPI 1356362263 · Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Rockville, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ahmed Heshmat, M.D. is a Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in Rockville, MD (NPI 1356362263).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356362263
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0057574 (MD)
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
19 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
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 207 | $141 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 146 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 85 | $199 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 64 | $16 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 40 | $21 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 35 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 42 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metformin Hcl | 108 | 37 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 99 | 38 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 58 | 12 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 54 | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 51 | 19 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 50 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$397 across 20 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
- 2006-07-23
- Last updated
- 2025-06-13
- Certified
- 2025-06-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ahmed Heshmat's NPI number?
- Ahmed Heshmat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356362263, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ahmed Heshmat's specialty?
- Ahmed Heshmat is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ahmed Heshmat located?
- Ahmed Heshmat's practice location on file with NPPES is 2401 Research Blvd Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850-3246.
- What is Ahmed Heshmat's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ahmed Heshmat is (240) 912-6025.
- Does Ahmed Heshmat accept Medicare?
- Ahmed Heshmat is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ahmed Heshmat's NPI active?
- Yes — Ahmed Heshmat's NPI (1356362263) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.