Aqeel Ahmad, M.D.
NPI 1497942866 · Nephrology Physician · Saint Paul, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497942866
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 13858 (ND)
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
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
401 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 99 | $274 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 42 | $111 |
| Dialysis Services, 1 Physician Visit Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90962 | 38 | $193 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 35 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 27 | $92 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 26 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 75 | 29 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 49 | 13 |
| Losartan Potassium | 41 | 12 |
| Calcitriol | 34 | — |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 32 | — |
| Potassium Citratebrand: Potassium Citrate Er | 28 | — |
| Furosemide | 21 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$154 across 2 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 (1)
- 400 E 3rd StDuluth, MN 55805-1951Phone: (218) 786-8364
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-10-01
- Last updated
- 2024-07-16
- Certified
- 2024-07-16
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.