Sheikh Ahmed, M.D.
NPI 1457435745 · Specialist · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sheikh Ahmed, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1457435745).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457435745
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- H6759 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,065 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 326 | $88 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 262 | $13 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 73 | $165 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 72 | $177 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision and Review By Physician93015 | 32 | $60 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide | 196 | 93 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 167 | 73 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 162 | 62 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 161 | 74 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 116 | 39 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 95 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$441 across 17 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1631 North Loop W Ste 400427 West 20th Street #712Houston, TX 77008-1591Phone: (716) 861-6758Fax: (713) 861-2102
- 1631 North Loop W Ste 400427 West 20th Street #712Houston, TX 77008-1591Phone: (716) 861-6758Fax: (713) 861-2102
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-24
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sheikh Ahmed's NPI number?
- Sheikh Ahmed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457435745, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sheikh Ahmed's specialty?
- Sheikh Ahmed is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Sheikh Ahmed located?
- Sheikh Ahmed's practice location on file with NPPES is 1710 W 25th St, Houston, TX 77008.
- What is Sheikh Ahmed's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sheikh Ahmed is (716) 861-6758.
- Does Sheikh Ahmed accept Medicare?
- Sheikh Ahmed is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sheikh Ahmed's NPI active?
- Yes — Sheikh Ahmed's NPI (1457435745) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.