Shahzad Ahmad, MD
NPI 1730110123 · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Washington, DC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shahzad Ahmad, MD is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Washington, DC (NPI 1730110123).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730110123
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C50516 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
19 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
636 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 50 Minutes99233 | 216 | $126 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 73 | $183 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 59 | $190 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 53 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 47 | $141 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 55 | 28 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 23 | — |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 21 | — |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Wixela Inhub | 15 | — |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 11 | — |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$277 across 7 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)
- 4320 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22304-1535Phone: (703) 504-3000Fax: (703) 504-3388
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-05
- Last updated
- 2023-11-01
- Certified
- 2023-11-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shahzad Ahmad's NPI number?
- Shahzad Ahmad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730110123, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shahzad Ahmad's specialty?
- Shahzad Ahmad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shahzad Ahmad located?
- Shahzad Ahmad's practice location on file with NPPES is 2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20037-3201.
- What is Shahzad Ahmad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shahzad Ahmad is (202) 741-3540.
- Does Shahzad Ahmad accept Medicare?
- Shahzad Ahmad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shahzad Ahmad's NPI active?
- Yes — Shahzad Ahmad's NPI (1730110123) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.