DR. TESSNIM R. AHMAD MD
NPI 1275161150
Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist in Sacramento, CA

Active since March 28, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4860 Y ST, SACRAMENTO, CA 95817(916) 734-6602 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 21, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 12, 2024, Dec 14, 2020, Mar 28, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Tessnim R. Ahmad Md NPPES

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

DR. TESSNIM R. AHMAD MD (NPI 1275161150) is an individual glaucoma specialist in Sacramento, California, licensed in California (A179389) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in San Francisco, and is a graduate of University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275161150
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0009X
Provider Legal NameDR. TESSNIM R. AHMADCredential: MD
Location Address4860 Y STSacramento, CA 95817
Mailing Address4860 Y StSacramento, CA 95817-2307 · (916) 734-6602
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 21, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 21, 2024
NPI 1275161150 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Glaucoma SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0009X
License Licensed in CA · A179389
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and other disorders related to increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty involves the medical and surgical treatment of these conditions.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 5063 (CA)
4860 Y ST, Sacramento, CA 95817

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1513 Parnassus Ave # S321San Francisco, CA 94143-2205 · Phone (415) 476-1239

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. Tessnim R. Ahmad 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 ID6406260298
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240621001724
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 7

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.

Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083
An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
127 services126 patients
Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083
An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
86 services85 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
37 services37 patients
Imaging of optic nerve 92133
Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).
26 services26 patients
Imaging of optic nerve 92133
Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).
17 services17 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
17 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95817 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
$137.20 typical visit price
range $60.44 – $180.85
Typical copayment $34.30 (range $15.11 – $45.21)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$75.03 typical visit price
range $19.88 – $148.15
Typical copayment $18.75 (range $4.97 – $37.03)
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.

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4860 Y ST, SUITE 3850
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Internal Medicine
4860 Y ST, SUITE 0101
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Internal Medicine
4860 Y ST, SUITE 0100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
4860 Y ST, SUITE 3850
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4860 Y ST
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
General Acute Care Hospital
4860 Y ST
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
4860 Y ST
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
4860 Y ST, SUITE 2820
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817

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 Tessnim Ahmad's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tessnim Ahmad is 1275161150. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2020.

Where is Tessnim Ahmad located?

Tessnim Ahmad practices at 4860 Y St, Sacramento, CA 95817. The listed phone number is (916) 734-6602.

What is Tessnim Ahmad's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Glaucoma Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0009X.

Is Tessnim Ahmad enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tessnim Ahmad 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 Tessnim Ahmad accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Tessnim Ahmad 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 Tessnim Ahmad was last updated on October 21, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 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.