ARFA AHMAD
NPI 1548756372
Hospitalist in Columbia, MO

Active since July 04, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.47/100
CMS Quality Rating
1 HOSPITAL DR, COLUMBIA, MO 65212(573) 884-9066(573) 884-3037 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 3, 2026, Jul 1, 2021, Jul 4, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Arfa Ahmad NPPES

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

ARFA AHMAD (NPI 1548756372) is an individual hospitalist provider in Columbia, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2026011907) and active in the NPI registry since July 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548756372
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameARFA AHMAD
Location Address1 HOSPITAL DRColumbia, MO 65212-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 843966Kansas City, MO 64184-3966 · (573) 884-3300 · Fax (573) 884-0943
Fax(573) 884-3037
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJuly 4, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJune 3, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 3, 2026
NPI 1548756372 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in MO · 2026011907
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 2026011907 (MO)
1 HOSPITAL DR, Columbia, MO 65212

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

Arfa Ahmad 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 ID8123377470
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211109002943
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 6

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.
536 services231 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
330 services296 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
171 services167 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.
26 services26 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
19 services19 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.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Salisbury, MD
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210019
Location100 East Carroll AvenueSalisbury, MD 21801 · Wicomico County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Atlantic General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Berlin, MD
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210061
Location9733 Healthway DriveBerlin, MD 21811 · Worcester County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 65212 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
$121.96 typical visit price
range $52.28 – $161.24
Typical copayment $30.49 (range $13.07 – $40.31)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.24 typical visit price
range $16.30 – $131.05
Typical copayment $23.31 (range $4.07 – $32.76)
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.

79.47/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality78.23
Promoting Interoperability92
Improvement Activities40
Cost60

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers38 claims38 services$16.26 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers38 claims38 services$84.83 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 (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
1 HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1 HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Emergency Medicine
1 HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Anesthesiology
1 HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Physician Assistant
1 HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Trauma)
1 HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1 HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Anesthesiology
1 HOSPITAL DR, DC056.20
COLUMBIA, MO 65212

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 Arfa Ahmad's NPI number?

The NPI number for Arfa Ahmad is 1548756372. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 4, 2018.

Where is Arfa Ahmad located?

Arfa Ahmad practices at 1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65212. The listed phone number is (573) 884-9066.

What is Arfa Ahmad's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Arfa Ahmad enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Arfa 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 Arfa Ahmad accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next list Arfa 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.

Is Arfa Ahmad affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Arfa Ahmad is affiliated with Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc and Atlantic General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Arfa Ahmad was last updated on June 3, 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.