Avais Ahmed, M.D.
NPI 1770087918 · Anesthesiology Physician · Evanston, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Avais Ahmed, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Evanston, IL (NPI 1770087918).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770087918
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036153686 (IL)
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
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
207 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 46 | $76 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 24 | $62 |
| Anesthesia for Total Hip Replacement01214 | 20 | $234 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 18 | $103 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 18 | $254 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle (brachial Plexus)64415 | 16 | $73 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$144 across 2 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 (3)
- 1740 W Taylor StChicago, IL 60612-7232Phone: (312) 996-7487
- 2160 S 1st AveMaywood, IL 60153Phone: (224) 392-4926
- 1775 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL 60068-1143Phone: (847) 723-2210
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-21
- Last updated
- 2025-03-28
- Certified
- 2025-03-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Avais Ahmed's NPI number?
- Avais Ahmed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770087918, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Avais Ahmed's specialty?
- Avais Ahmed is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Avais Ahmed located?
- Avais Ahmed's practice location on file with NPPES is 2650 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201.
- What is Avais Ahmed's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Avais Ahmed is (847) 570-2760.
- Does Avais Ahmed accept Medicare?
- Avais Ahmed is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Avais Ahmed's NPI active?
- Yes — Avais Ahmed's NPI (1770087918) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.