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SAFEER AHMED M.D.
NPI 1265418479
Pediatrics in Mcallen, TX

Active since December 20, 2005PECOS Enrolled
1120 E RIDGE RD, MCALLEN, TX 78503(956) 688-1350 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 28, 2026, Jan 27, 2020, Jan 6, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Safeer Ahmed M.d. NPPES

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

SAFEER AHMED M.D. (NPI 1265418479) is an individual pediatrics provider in Mcallen, Texas, licensed in Texas (L0969) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265418479
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameSAFEER AHMEDCredential: M.D.
Location Address1120 E RIDGE RDMcallen, TX 78503-5490
Mailing Address1120 E Ridge RdMcallen, TX 78503-5490 · (956) 688-1350
Phone(956) 688-1350
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 20, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 28, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 28, 2026
✔ NPI 1265418479 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L0969
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
1120 E RIDGE RD, Mcallen, TX 78503
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 11229 S Veterans BlvdSan Juan, TX 78589-3232 · Phone (956) 787-5454 · Fax (956) 787-5486
Location 2490 Ih 10 N Ste 100Beaumont, TX 77702-1819 · Phone (409) 212-9988 · Fax (409) 212-8449
Location 31102 W Trenton RdEdinburg, TX 78539-9105 · Phone (956) 388-6000 · Fax (956) 289-2965

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid176657807TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Safeer Ahmed M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Safeer Ahmed reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Children's Physician Services Of South Texas
119 mi
Plastic Surgery
3533 S ALAMEDA ST
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 510 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568658227 (361) 694-4444

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78503 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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 13

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

MRS. YESSICA DARLEN OCHOA
Physician Assistant
1120 E RIDGE RD
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 688-1200
AMANDA MARIE GALVAN MD
Pediatrics
1120 E RIDGE RD
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 688-1350
DRISCOLL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
General Acute Care Hospital
1120 E RIDGE RD
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 558-6400
GILDA LEE SAUCEDA FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1120 E RIDGE RD
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 688-1220
DR. BIANCA SAENZ MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Nephrology)
1120 E RIDGE RD
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 688-1200
ALBERTO MENDOZA PAREDES M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
1120 E RIDGE RD, SUITE 210
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 688-1300
ERIKA MARIN
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1120 E RIDGE RD
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 688-1200
DRISCOLL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Clinic/Center (End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment)
1120 E RIDGE RD
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 688-1220

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 Safeer Ahmed's NPI number?

The NPI number for Safeer Ahmed is 1265418479. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 20, 2005.

Where is Safeer Ahmed located?

Safeer Ahmed practices at 1120 E Ridge Rd, Mcallen, TX 78503. The listed phone number is (956) 688-1350.

What is Safeer Ahmed's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Safeer Ahmed enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Safeer Ahmed is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Safeer Ahmed's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Safeer Ahmed reassigns Medicare benefits to Children's Physician Services Of South Texas (Corpus Christi, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Safeer Ahmed's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Safeer Ahmed accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Safeer 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Safeer Ahmed was last updated on August 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.