Faraz Ahmad, MD
NPI 1932333473 · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Faraz Ahmad, MD is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1932333473).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932333473
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MT194990 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
190 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 | 56 | $84 |
| Evaluation of Lower Heart Chamber Assist Device93750 | 45 | $44 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 38 | $230 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 27 | $193 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 24 | $126 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $44–$230 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tafamidisbrand: Vyndamax | 47 | — |
| Spironolactone | 42 | 15 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 33 | 14 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 26 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 26 | — |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 23 | — |
| Bumetanide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,380 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
- 2009-05-13
- Last updated
- 2018-08-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Faraz Ahmad's NPI number?
- Faraz Ahmad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932333473, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Faraz Ahmad's specialty?
- Faraz Ahmad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Faraz Ahmad located?
- Faraz Ahmad's practice location on file with NPPES is 676 N Saint Clair St Ste 600, Chicago, IL 60611.
- What is Faraz Ahmad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Faraz Ahmad is (312) 695-4965.
- Does Faraz Ahmad accept Medicare?
- Faraz Ahmad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Faraz Ahmad's NPI active?
- Yes — Faraz Ahmad's NPI (1932333473) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.