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DR. YUNUS AHMED DDS
NPI 1629800867
Dentist - General Practice in Springfield, IL

Active since August 16, 2024PECOS Enrolled
2239 E COOK ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703(217) 788-2300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 9, 2025, Aug 16, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. Yunus Ahmed Dds NPPES

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

DR. YUNUS AHMED DDS (NPI 1629800867) is an individual general practice provider in Springfield, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (019.035447) and active in the NPI registry since August 2024. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629800867
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. YUNUS AHMEDCredential: DDS
Location Address2239 E COOK STSpringfield, IL 62703-1944
Mailing Address2239 E Cook StSpringfield, IL 62703-1944 · (217) 788-2300
Phone(217) 788-2300
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 16, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 9, 2025
✔ NPI 1629800867 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 019.035447
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
2239 E COOK ST, Springfield, IL 62703
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.Insurance ›

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)

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

Central Counties Health Centers, Inc.
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
2239 E COOK ST
Springfield, IL 62703
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 20 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861480709 (217) 788-2300

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 62703 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
$85.71 typical visit price
range $54.80 – $168.44
Typical copayment $21.42 (range $13.70 – $42.11)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.64 typical visit price
range $17.16 – $136.56
Typical copayment $17.16 (range $4.29 – $34.14)
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. TULIN PERIHAN OZYURT DMD
Dentist
2239 E COOK ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703
Sangamon County (217) 788-2300
MUZAMMIL SAEED DDS
Dentist
2239 E COOK ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703
Sangamon County (217) 788-2300
MRS. CORINNE ROSE JAHNS N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2239 E COOK ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703
Sangamon County (217) 788-2300
LACI WATSON NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2239 E COOK ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703
Sangamon County (217) 788-2300
ANKUSH KATKADE
Dentist (General Practice)
2239 E COOK ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703
Sangamon County (217) 788-2300
DR. MARY-MARGARET WILLIAMS WARRICK LOOKER D.D.S.
Dentist
2239 E COOK ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703
Sangamon County (217) 788-2300
ASHLYN S BARTELS FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2239 E COOK ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703
Sangamon County (217) 788-2300
DR. MOHIT VERINDER SAHNI MD
Family Medicine
2239 E COOK ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703
Sangamon County (217) 778-2300

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 Yunus Ahmed's NPI number?

The NPI number for Yunus Ahmed is 1629800867. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 16, 2024.

Where is Yunus Ahmed located?

Yunus Ahmed practices at 2239 E Cook St, Springfield, IL 62703. The listed phone number is (217) 788-2300.

What is Yunus Ahmed's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Yunus Ahmed enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Yunus Ahmed's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Yunus Ahmed reassigns Medicare benefits to Central Counties Health Centers, Inc. (Springfield, IL). 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 Yunus Ahmed's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Yunus Ahmed accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 4 other insurers list Yunus 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Yunus Ahmed was last updated on September 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.