DR. ANAS ASHFAQ AHMED MBBS
NPI 1629410824
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Omaha, NE

NPI Status: Active since July 29, 2013

Contact Information

601 NORTH 30TH ST.
CU DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
OMAHA, NE
ZIP 68131
Phone: (402) 280-4180

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 14
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ANAS AHMED

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Anas Ahmed, an internist established in Omaha, Nebraska with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in pulmonary disease and more than 14 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1629410824 assigned on July 2013. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RP1001X with license number 266345 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1629410824
Provider Name
DR. ANAS ASHFAQ AHMED MBBS
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
601 NORTH 30TH ST. CU DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE OMAHA, NE 68131
Location Phone
(402) 280-4180
Mailing Address
800 WASHINGTON ST # 257 PULMONARY, CRITICAL CARE AND SLEEP DIVISION BOSTON, MA 02111
Mailing Phone
(617) 636-4432
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2012
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-29-2013
Last Update Date
07-04-2016
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An internist like Anas Ahmed is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease

Taxonomy Code
207RP1001X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
266345
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207R00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Internal Medicine

7115 (NE)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Anas Ahmed is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Anas Ahmed is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880929959

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20190711001073

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC000N)

    Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing (HCPCS:E0431)

    4 DME suppliers used 38 Medicare Claims 38 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Nebulizer, with compressor (HCPCS:E0570)

    4 DME suppliers used 110 Medicare Claims 110 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

    Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)

    6 DME suppliers used 135 Medicare Claims 135 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

    Portable oxygen concentrator, rental (HCPCS:E1392)

    3 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC000N)

    Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing (HCPCS:K0738)

    1 DME suppliers used 37 Medicare Claims 37 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days (HCPCS:Q0513)

    17 DME suppliers used 47 Medicare Claims 47 Services Paid

Drugs Administered Through DME

  • DME-Drugs Administered Through DME (DG006N)

    Formoterol fumarate, inhalation solution, fda approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, 20 micrograms (HCPCS:J7606)

    4 DME suppliers used 17 Medicare Claims 960 Services Paid

  • DME-Drugs Administered Through DME (DG006N)

    Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg (HCPCS:J7613)

    10 DME suppliers used 25 Medicare Claims 6113 Services Paid

  • DME-Drugs Administered Through DME (DG006N)

    Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme (HCPCS:J7620)

    9 DME suppliers used 31 Medicare Claims 3900 Services Paid

  • DME-Drugs Administered Through DME (DG000N)

    Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, up to 0.5 mg (HCPCS:J7626)

    8 DME suppliers used 25 Medicare Claims 1380 Services Paid

  • DME-Drugs Administered Through DME (DG006N)

    Revefenacin inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, 1 microgram (HCPCS:J7677)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 63000 Services Paid

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes

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.

This service was performed 127 times for 61 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

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.

This service was performed 19 times for 17 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

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.

This service was performed 224 times for 139 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

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.

This service was performed 37 times for 30 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes

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.

This service was performed 67 times for 46 patients

Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope

This is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope is inserted through your mouth into the lungs. A small amount of saline is then introduced to wash the airways. The fluid, along with cells from the lung, is suctioned back for analysis.

This service was performed 15 times for 15 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

This service was performed 72 times for 72 patients

Test for exercise-induced lung stress

An exercise-induced lung stress test assesses how your lungs respond to physical activity. During the test, you'll exercise on a treadmill or stationary bike while your heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and oxygen levels are monitored. This helps identify any abnormal lung responses to exercise.

This service was performed 13 times for 13 patients

Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout

This test measures lung volumes by either diluting or washing out a known amount of gas in your lungs. You'll breathe in a harmless gas, then exhale. The exhaled air is analyzed to assess your lung capacity and function.

This service was performed 97 times for 95 patients

Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases

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.

This service was performed 96 times for 94 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration

This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.

This service was performed 97 times for 95 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $30.33 for a new patient copayment and $23.38 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 68131 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $121.35
  • Minimum New Patient Price $52.69
  • Maximum New Patient Price $160.21
  • Average New Patient Copayment $30.33
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.17
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.05

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $93.55
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $16.9
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $131.25
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $23.38
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.22
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $32.81

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Anas Ahmed is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
LOWELL GENERAL HOSPITAL295 VARNUM AVENUE
LOWELL, MA 01854
(978) 937-6000Acute Care Hospitals
MELROSEWAKEFIELD HEALTHCARE585 LEBANON STREET
MELROSE, MA 02176
(781) 979-3000Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1629410824, we treat the final digit (4) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
4
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 2 → 4 4 → 8 0 → 0 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 6 + 4 + 9 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 8 + 4 + 24 = 66

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1629410824.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
601 NORTH 30TH ST., CU DEPARTMENT OF OBGYN
OMAHA, NE 68131
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
601 NORTH 30TH ST., CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY-DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
OMAHA, NE 68131

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1629410824, enumerated as an "individual" on July 29, 2013.

The provider is located at 601 NORTH 30TH ST. CU DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE OMAHA, NE 68131 and the phone number is (402) 280-4180.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RP1001X and a focus in Pulmonary Disease.

Anas Ahmed is affiliated with: LOWELL GENERAL HOSPITAL and MELROSEWAKEFIELD HEALTHCARE.