Ahmed Shehata, MD
NPI 1497717516 · Gastroenterology Physician · Cherry Hill, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ahmed Shehata, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Cherry Hill, NJ (NPI 1497717516).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497717516
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA07221900 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
2,334 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 | 894 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 507 | $91 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 329 | $116 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 295 | $130 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 113 | $242 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 1,047 | 459 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 961 | 388 |
| Omeprazole | 377 | 162 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 144 | 72 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 109 | 42 |
| Lansoprazole | 85 | 33 |
| Metronidazole | 80 | 76 |
| Mirtazapine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$743 across 43 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
- 2006-04-04
- Last updated
- 2020-02-07
- Certified
- 2020-02-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ahmed Shehata's NPI number?
- Ahmed Shehata's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497717516, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ahmed Shehata's specialty?
- Ahmed Shehata is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ahmed Shehata located?
- Ahmed Shehata's practice location on file with NPPES is 1939 E Route 70, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003-4507.
- What is Ahmed Shehata's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ahmed Shehata is (856) 429-4433.
- Does Ahmed Shehata accept Medicare?
- Ahmed Shehata is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ahmed Shehata's NPI active?
- Yes — Ahmed Shehata's NPI (1497717516) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-02-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.