DR. SHUJA AHMED M.D.
NPI 1184816829
Surgery - Surgical Oncology in Memphis, TN

Active since August 16, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.46/100
CMS Quality Rating
1265 UNION AVE, 2 SHORB TOWER, MEMPHIS, TN 38104(901) 478-0900(901) 266-6415 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 27, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 27, 2022, May 19, 2020, Sep 26, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Shuja Ahmed M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. SHUJA AHMED M.D. (NPI 1184816829) is an individual surgical oncology provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Illinois (036147260) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184816829
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086X0206X
Provider Legal NameDR. SHUJA AHMEDCredential: M.D.
Location Address1265 UNION AVE, 2 SHORB TOWERMemphis, TN 38104
Mailing AddressPo Box 27892Belfast, ME 04915-2030 · (901) 758-9900 · Fax (901) 752-2335
Fax(901) 266-6415
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateAugust 16, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 27, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 24, 2022
NPI 1184816829 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086X0206X
License Licensed in IL · 036147260
Definition
A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
1265 UNION AVE, 2 SHORB TOWER, Memphis, TN 38104

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid5921364NC

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Shuja Ahmed M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID42468266
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220608001955
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
29 services16 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
16 services16 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
16 services11 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number440049
Location1265 Union Ave Suite 700Memphis, TN 38104 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38104 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$160.89 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $40.22 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

81.46/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality49.58
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost62.61

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1265 UNION AVE, 2 SHORB TOWER
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Surgery
1265 UNION AVE, 2 SHORB TOWER
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1265 UNION AVE, 2 SHORB TOWER
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1265 UNION AVE, 2 SHORB TOWER
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Nurse Practitioner
1265 UNION AVE, 2 SHORB TOWER
MEMPHIS, TN 38104

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Shuja Ahmed's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shuja Ahmed is 1184816829. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 16, 2007.

Where is Shuja Ahmed located?

Shuja Ahmed practices at 1265 Union Ave, 2 Shorb Tower, Memphis, TN 38104. The listed phone number is (901) 478-0900.

What is Shuja Ahmed's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Oncology, with taxonomy code 2086X0206X.

Is Shuja Ahmed enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shuja Ahmed is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Shuja Ahmed accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 2 other insurers list Shuja Ahmed as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Shuja Ahmed affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Shuja Ahmed is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shuja Ahmed was last updated on October 27, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.