Zulfiqar Ahmed, MD
NPI 1750348090 · Internal Medicine Physician · Glendale, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Zulfiqar Ahmed, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Glendale, CA (NPI 1750348090).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1750348090
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A53666 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
12,491 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 | 7,337 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 2,655 | $98 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 1,061 | $179 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 825 | $44 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 222 | $179 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 60 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | 2,126 | 327 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 1,081 | 204 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 1,050 | 199 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 1,045 | 239 |
| Theophylline Anhydrousbrand: Theophylline Er | 752 | 117 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 594 | 114 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,212 across 28 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-28
- Last updated
- 2010-09-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zulfiqar Ahmed's NPI number?
- Zulfiqar Ahmed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750348090, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Zulfiqar Ahmed's specialty?
- Zulfiqar Ahmed is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Zulfiqar Ahmed located?
- Zulfiqar Ahmed's practice location on file with NPPES is 1030 S Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA 91205-5612.
- What is Zulfiqar Ahmed's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Zulfiqar Ahmed is (818) 244-7771.
- Does Zulfiqar Ahmed accept Medicare?
- Zulfiqar Ahmed is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Zulfiqar Ahmed's NPI active?
- Yes — Zulfiqar Ahmed's NPI (1750348090) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-09-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.