Zahid Ahmad, MD
NPI 1700854049 · Nephrology Physician · Oklahoma City, OK
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Zahid Ahmad, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Oklahoma City, OK (NPI 1700854049).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700854049
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 19156 (OK)
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
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
866 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 300 | $73 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 243 | $272 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 104 | $66 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 60 | $108 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 46 | $122 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 49 | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 46 | 19 |
| Carvedilol | 34 | — |
| Calcium Acetate | 25 | — |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 24 | — |
| Omeprazole | 23 | — |
| Clonidine Hcl | 22 | — |
| Furosemide | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3 across 1 record (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
- 2006-03-11
- Last updated
- 2010-08-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zahid Ahmad's NPI number?
- Zahid Ahmad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700854049, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Zahid Ahmad's specialty?
- Zahid Ahmad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Zahid Ahmad located?
- Zahid Ahmad's practice location on file with NPPES is 825 Ne 10th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73104-5417.
- What is Zahid Ahmad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Zahid Ahmad is (405) 271-8478.
- Does Zahid Ahmad accept Medicare?
- Zahid Ahmad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Zahid Ahmad's NPI active?
- Yes — Zahid Ahmad's NPI (1700854049) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-08-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.