Ahmad Bader, MD
NPI 1487037784 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ahmad Bader, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1487037784).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487037784
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD-45592 (IA)
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
10 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
85 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 22 | $163 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 20 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 16 | $78 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 16 | $112 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 11 | $96 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$163 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$479 across 7 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)
- 1026 a Ave Ne Ste 5000Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-5036Phone: (319) 369-7085Fax: (319) 368-5770
- 1111 6th Ave Ste B1Des Moines, IA 50314-2610Phone: (515) 358-0100Fax: (515) 358-0109
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-07-04
- Last updated
- 2024-05-03
- Certified
- 2024-05-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ahmad Bader's NPI number?
- Ahmad Bader's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487037784, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ahmad Bader's specialty?
- Ahmad Bader is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ahmad Bader located?
- Ahmad Bader's practice location on file with NPPES is 3 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 310, Columbia, SC 29203-6862.
- What is Ahmad Bader's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ahmad Bader is (803) 434-8323.
- Does Ahmad Bader accept Medicare?
- Ahmad Bader is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ahmad Bader's NPI active?
- Yes — Ahmad Bader's NPI (1487037784) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.