Nicholas Ahern, MD
NPI 1720723349 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Ahern, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1720723349).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720723349
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 8634665-1205 (UT)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) PhysicianPrimary207PH0002XLicense 8634665-1205 (UT)
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 tenure38% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
3 documented practice locations
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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 48 | 15 |
| Losartan Potassium | 26 | — |
| Omeprazole | 25 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 17 | — |
| Lisinopril | 17 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 16 | — |
| Furosemide |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 3950 S Country Club Rd Ste 200Tucson, AZ 85714-2227Phone: (520) 874-2778Fax: (520) 874-4801
- 1034 N 500 WProvo, UT 84604-3380Phone: (801) 357-7850
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-04-28
- Last updated
- 2026-05-26
- Certified
- 2026-05-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Ahern's NPI number?
- Nicholas Ahern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720723349, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Ahern's specialty?
- Nicholas Ahern is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Ahern located?
- Nicholas Ahern's practice location on file with NPPES is 1430 Tulane Ave # 8016, New Orleans, LA 70112-2632.
- What is Nicholas Ahern's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Ahern is (504) 988-9963.
- Does Nicholas Ahern accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Ahern is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Ahern's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Ahern's NPI (1720723349) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.