Kawser Ahmed, M.D.
NPI 1508008046 · Internal Medicine Physician · Jamaica, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kawser Ahmed, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Jamaica, NY (NPI 1508008046).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508008046
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 270271 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 97 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 540 | 290 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 327 | 168 |
| Losartan Potassium | 242 | 125 |
| Metformin Hcl | 211 | 106 |
| Sitagliptin Phosphatebrand: Januvia | 188 | 62 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 185 | 89 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$104 across 5 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)
- 16832 Highland AveJamaica, NY 11432-2640Phone: (718) 657-8525
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-03-30
- Last updated
- 2025-01-30
- Certified
- 2025-01-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kawser Ahmed's NPI number?
- Kawser Ahmed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508008046, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kawser Ahmed's specialty?
- Kawser Ahmed is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kawser Ahmed located?
- Kawser Ahmed's practice location on file with NPPES is 8268 164th St, Jamaica, NY 11432-1121.
- What is Kawser Ahmed's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kawser Ahmed is (646) 919-8894.
- Does Kawser Ahmed accept Medicare?
- Kawser Ahmed is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kawser Ahmed's NPI active?
- Yes — Kawser Ahmed's NPI (1508008046) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.