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MEHWISH AHMED MD
NPI 1225561327
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in West Des Moines, IA

Active since April 05, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266(515) 875-9100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 1, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 19, 2025, Jun 7, 2023, Dec 13, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Mehwish Ahmed Md NPPES

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

MEHWISH AHMED MD (NPI 1225561327) is an individual gastroenterology provider in West Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-53978) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi, and is a graduate of University Of Louisville School Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225561327
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameMEHWISH AHMEDCredential: MD
Location Address5950 UNIVERSITY AVEWest Des Moines, IA 50266-8216
Mailing Address5950 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266-8216 · (515) 875-9100
Phone(515) 875-9100
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Louisville School Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 1, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 1, 2025
✔ NPI 1225561327 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in IA · MD-53978
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 4301509076 (MI)
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Mehwish Lughmani

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mehwish Ahmed Md 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 ID2668831215
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250616003410
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160082
Location1200 Pleasant StreetDes Moines, IA 50309 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50266 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
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

KEVIN JAMES CUNNINGHAM M.D.
Internal Medicine
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE, STE 151
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 875-9192
DR. STEPHANIE M STITT COX MD
Family Medicine
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE, STE 220
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 875-9410
PIER LOUISE OSWEILER ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE, STE 280
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 875-9902
WHITNEY ANN JOHNSTON ARNP, DNP
Nurse Practitioner
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE, STE 151
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 875-9192
DR. MELISSA J THOMPSON M.D.
Family Medicine
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE, STE 220
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 875-9410
RODNEY WAYNE IEDEMA PT,MSPT
Physical Therapist
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE, STE 285
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 875-9706
MS. STACEY LYNN MILLER P.T.
Physical Therapist
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE, STE 285
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 875-9706
DR. NICHOLAS SOUTHARD D.O.
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE, STE 231
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 875-9090

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 Mehwish Ahmed's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mehwish Ahmed is 1225561327. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2017. The provider is also known as Mehwish Lughmani.

Where is Mehwish Ahmed located?

Mehwish Ahmed practices at 5950 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266. The listed phone number is (515) 875-9100.

What is Mehwish Ahmed's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Mehwish Ahmed enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mehwish 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 Mehwish Ahmed accept?

Health plans from Medica list Mehwish 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 Mehwish Ahmed affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Mehwish Ahmed is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mehwish Ahmed was last updated on August 1, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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.