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AHMED SHAHAB M.D
NPI 1609252329
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Providence, RI

Active since August 04, 2015PECOS Enrolled
593 EDDY ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903(401) 444-3985(401) 444-3986 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 22, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 22, 2025, Jun 21, 2019, Jan 12, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Ahmed Shahab M.d NPPES

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

AHMED SHAHAB M.D (NPI 1609252329) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Providence, Rhode Island, licensed in Illinois (036145640) and active in the NPI registry since August 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Springfield.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609252329
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameAHMED SHAHABCredential: M.D
Location Address593 EDDY STProvidence, RI 02903-4923
Mailing AddressPo Box 19636Springfield, IL 62794-9636 · (217) 545-8000 · Fax (217) 545-7063
Phone(401) 444-3985
Fax(401) 444-3986
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 4, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 22, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 22, 2025
✔ NPI 1609252329 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036145640
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD16635 (RI)
593 EDDY ST, Providence, RI 02903
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1701 N 1st St Ste D434Springfield, IL 62702-3757 · Phone (217) 545-8000 · Fax (217) 545-7063

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)

Ahmed Shahab 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 Ahmed Shahab reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Lifespan Physician Group, Inc.
Same address
General Practice
593 EDDY ST
Providence, RI 02903
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
  • 1,372 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407116643 (401) 444-6779

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.
62 services34 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.
38 services26 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02903 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
$134.17 typical visit price
range $58.57 – $177.03
Typical copayment $33.54 (range $14.64 – $44.25)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.93 typical visit price
range $18.92 – $144.38
Typical copayment $18.23 (range $4.73 – $36.09)
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.

DR. KEITH-AUSTIN SCARFO D.O.
Anesthesiology
593 EDDY ST, APC 6
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-3777
AILEEN HSUEH
Surgery
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-8450
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
General Acute Care Hospital
593 EDDY ST, MAIN 4
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-7585
DR. GA HIE NAM M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-5057
EUGENIE ATALLAH
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 606-2645
BRET CAULFIELD
Physician Assistant
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-4000
JUNG HO GONG
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 793-2695
FANNY HUANG MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-4741

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 Ahmed Shahab's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ahmed Shahab is 1609252329. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2015.

Where is Ahmed Shahab located?

Ahmed Shahab practices at 593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903. The listed phone number is (401) 444-3985.

What is Ahmed Shahab's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Ahmed Shahab enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Ahmed Shahab's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ahmed Shahab reassigns Medicare benefits to Lifespan Physician Group, Inc. (Providence, RI). 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 Ahmed Shahab's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ahmed Shahab was last updated on December 22, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.