DR. FARHAN AHMED M.D.
NPI 1396978797
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Winston Salem, NC
Active since September 01, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3001 LYNDHURST AVE, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103(336) 765-0383(336) 760-6918 Get Directions Write a Review
About Dr. Farhan Ahmed M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. FARHAN AHMED M.D. (NPI 1396978797) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2016-01968) and active in the NPI registry since September 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2000).
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1396978797
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. FARHAN AHMEDCredential: M.D.
Location Address3001 LYNDHURST AVEWinston Salem, NC 27103-4007
Mailing Address3001 Lyndhurst AveWinston Salem, NC 27103-4007 · (336) 765-0383 · Fax (336) 760-6918
Phone(336) 765-0383
Fax(336) 760-6918
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateSeptember 1, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 8, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 8, 2023
✔ NPI 1396978797 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses 2
★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2016-01968
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License 2016-01968 (NC)
3001 LYNDHURST AVE, Winston Salem, NC 27103
Accepted Insurance
The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, CHRISTUS Health Plan.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. Farhan 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 ID6608063920
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170227001613
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 17
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.
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.
225 services193 patients
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010
This test, known as spirometry, assesses how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale and how quickly you can exhale. It's non-invasive and helps diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.
181 services179 patients
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729
This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.
115 services115 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
101 services36 patients
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.
71 services31 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
66 services66 patients
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Winston-Salem, NCOwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340014
Location3333 Silas Creek ParkwayWinston-Salem, NC 27103 · Forsyth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly
Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Thomasville, NCOwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340085
Location207 Old Lexington Rd Box 789Thomasville, NC 27360 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27103 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.
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.
Reported Quality Measures
Adult Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Suicide Risk Assessment
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD) with a suicide risk assessment completed during the visit in which a new diagnosis or recurrent episode was identified
53%57 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Anti-Depressant Medication Management
Percentage of patients 18 years of age and older who were treated with antidepressant medication, had a diagnosis of major depression, and who remained on an antidepressant medication treatment.
41%56 patients
Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
65%317 patients3/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
38%136 patients
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Spirometry Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of COPD who had spirometry results documented
88%101 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Clinical Information Reconciliation
For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician performs clinical information reconciliation.
28%971 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
8%179 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
92%133 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Depression Utilization of the PHQ-9 Tool
The percentage of patients age 18 and older with the diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia who have a completed PHQ-9 during each applicable 4 month period in which there was a qualifying visit
Patients 4MonthsOfEnd: 23% · 88 patients
Patients 4MonthsOfStart: 33% · 42 patients
22%76 patients
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
34%218 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Foot Exam
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year
53%216 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
95%218 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
91%1,333 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
90%379 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
75%516 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation Post-Discharge
The percentage of discharges from any inpatient facility (e.g. hospital, skilled nursing facility, or rehabilitation facility) for patients 18 years and older of age seen within 30 days following discharge in the office by the physician, prescribing…
100%21 patients
Patient-Generated Health Data
Patient-generated health data or data from a non-clinical setting is incorporated into the certified EHR technology for at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period.
26%778 patients
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…
100%778 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
82%172 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
70%922 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
70%821 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
68%670 patients3/55-star benchmark: 96%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 100% · 223 patients
Patients tobacco: 91% · 223 patients
45%38 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…
94%778 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Request/Accept Summary of Care
For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician receives or retrieves and incorporates into the patient's record an…
99%933 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age
Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis
68%81 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of certified EHR technology to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in…
44%778 patients3/55-star benchmark: 75%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Percentage of the following patients - all considered at high risk of cardiovascular events - who were prescribed or were on statin therapy during the measurement period: - Adults aged >= 21 years who were previously diagnosed with or currently have an active…
77%509 patients4/55-star benchmark: 89%
Urinary Incontinence: Assessment of Presence or Absence of Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older
Percentage of female patients aged 65 years and older who were assessed for the presence or absence of urinary incontinence within 12 months
6%97 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 524 patients
0%524 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download and Transmit (VDT)
During the performance period, at least one unique patient (or patient-authorized representatives) seen by the MIPS eligible clinician actively engages with the EHR made accessible by the MIPS eligible clinician.
44%778 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 10
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers24 claims24 services$35.27 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers18 claims18 services$56.64 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers17 claims17 services$18.27 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers25 claims142 services$2.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers16 claims16 services$11.85 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers20 claims20 services$16.75 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.
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.
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
3001 LYNDHURST AVE
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
3001 LYNDHURST AVE
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
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 Farhan Ahmed's NPI number?
The NPI number for Farhan Ahmed is 1396978797. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 1, 2009.
Where is Farhan Ahmed located?
Farhan Ahmed practices at 3001 Lyndhurst Ave, Winston Salem, NC 27103. The listed phone number is (336) 765-0383.
What is Farhan Ahmed's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.
Is Farhan Ahmed enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Farhan 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 Farhan Ahmed accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and CHRISTUS Health Plan list Farhan 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 Farhan Ahmed affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Farhan Ahmed is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center and Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Farhan Ahmed was last updated on March 8, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
