Shifat Ahmed, MD
NPI 1568881472 · Gastroenterology Physician · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shifat Ahmed, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Phoenix, AZ (NPI 1568881472).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568881472
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R3986 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
12 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
1,186 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 | 350 | $87 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 231 | $107 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 105 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 96 | $122 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 80 | $167 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening; Colonoscopy on Individual Not Meeting Criteria for High Risk |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 431 | 182 |
| Famotidine | 118 | 62 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 102 | 59 |
| Omeprazole | 73 | 34 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 59 | 35 |
| Mesalaminebrand: Mesalamine Er | 50 | 17 |
| Mesalamine | 49 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,787 across 115 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)
- 550 S Jackson StLouisville, KY 40202-1622Phone: (502) 852-5241Fax: (502) 852-6233
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-08
- Last updated
- 2021-08-16
- Certified
- 2021-08-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shifat Ahmed's NPI number?
- Shifat Ahmed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568881472, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shifat Ahmed's specialty?
- Shifat Ahmed is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shifat Ahmed located?
- Shifat Ahmed's practice location on file with NPPES is 625 N 6th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2155.
- What is Shifat Ahmed's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shifat Ahmed is (602) 344-5011.
- Does Shifat Ahmed accept Medicare?
- Shifat Ahmed is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shifat Ahmed's NPI active?
- Yes — Shifat Ahmed's NPI (1568881472) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.