AHMED RIAZ
NPI 1659807766
Internal Medicine in Alexandria, LA

Q: What is Ahmed Riaz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ahmed Riaz is 1659807766. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2017.

Q: What is Ahmed Riaz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ahmed Riaz was last updated on February 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since May 10, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

45.09/100

CMS Quality Rating

211 4TH ST, ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301(318) 769-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 13, 2021, May 10, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Ahmed Riaz NPPES

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

AHMED RIAZ (NPI 1659807766) is an individual internal medicine provider in Alexandria, Louisiana, licensed in Texas (U3116) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Pontiac.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659807766

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameAHMED RIAZ

Location Address211 4TH STAlexandria, LA 71301-8421

Mailing Address211 4th StAlexandria, LA 71301-8421 · (318) 769-3000

Phone(318) 769-3000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateMay 10, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 23, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 23, 2026

✔ NPI 1659807766 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · U3116✔ Licensed in LA · 324184

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

211 4TH ST, Alexandria, LA 71301

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 144405 Woodward Ave, H-23Pontiac, MI 48341-5023 · Phone (248) 858-6233

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company.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

Ahmed Riaz 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 ID7911279187

PECOS Enrollment IDI20201005001131, I20241114004783

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 5

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.

409 services187 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.

387 services159 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.

187 services186 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.

88 services87 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.

13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Rapides Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Alexandria, LA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number190026

Location211 4th StreetAlexandria, LA 71301 · Rapides County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medical City Plano

Acute Care Hospitals · Plano, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450651

Location3901 W 15th StPlano, TX 75075 · Collin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71301 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

$124.60 typical visit price

range $53.43 – $164.73

Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.09 typical visit price

range $16.64 – $133.62

Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)

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.

45.09/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Individually scored

Quality

23.63

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

Advance Care Plan

100%636 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

99%463 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

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 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

3 suppliers35 claims36 services$17.70 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

4 suppliers38 claims39 services$92.07 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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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.

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