ZARIR AHMED
NPI 1770937492
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Saint Louis, MO

Active since April 19, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.57/100
CMS Quality Rating
10012 KENNERLY RD STE 102, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63128(314) 543-5911(314) 543-5914 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 15, 2024, Aug 7, 2024, Feb 15, 2021 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2019).

About Zarir Ahmed NPPES

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

ZARIR AHMED (NPI 1770937492) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2019024503) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Hospital St Louis, and maintains a secondary practice location in Saint Louis.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770937492
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameZARIR AHMED
Location Address10012 KENNERLY RD STE 102Saint Louis, MO 63128-2197
Mailing Address10012 Kennerly Rd Ste 102Saint Louis, MO 63128-2197 · (314) 543-5911 · Fax (314) 543-5914
Fax(314) 543-5914
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 15, 20246 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 15, 2024
✔ NPI 1770937492 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2019024503
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 2019024503 (MO)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 2019024503 (MO)
10012 KENNERLY RD STE 102, Saint Louis, MO 63128

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11201 S Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63104-1016 · Phone (314) 257-8000

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Zarir Ahmed 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 ID1456689587
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190827001938
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 Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Zarir Ahmed reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hospitalist
1015 BOWLES AVE
Fenton, MO 63026
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 93 clinicians in this Medicare group
Gastroenterology
621 S NEW BALLAS RD, SUITE 437-A
Saint Louis, MO 63141
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 69 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
3635 VISTA AVE
Saint Louis, MO 63110
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 194 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
1225 SOUTH GRAND BLVD, 2L - DOOR 3,4
Saint Louis, MO 63104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 1,294 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 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.
84 services52 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.
62 services41 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.
24 services24 patients
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.
18 services18 patients
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 45385
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope to examine the large bowel. If any abnormal growths or polyps are found, a tool called a mechanical snare is used to remove them. This is a common method to prevent potential health issues.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Mercy Hospital St Louis

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260020
Location615 New Ballas RoadSaint Louis, MO 63141 · St. Louis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mercy Hospital Jefferson

Acute Care Hospitals · Festus, MO
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260023
Location1400 Us Highway 61Festus, MO 63028 · Jefferson County
Emergency services

Mercy Hospital Washington

Acute Care Hospitals · Washington, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260052
Location901 East 5th StreetWashington, MO 63090 · Franklin County
Emergency services

Mercy Hospital South

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MO
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260077
Location10010 Kennerly RoadSaint Louis, MO 63128 · St. Louis County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63128 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
$128.28 typical visit price
range $55.65 – $169.38
Typical copayment $32.07 (range $13.91 – $42.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.37 typical visit price
range $17.76 – $137.92
Typical copayment $24.59 (range $4.44 – $34.48)
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.

81.57/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.09
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.28

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
10012 KENNERLY RD STE 102
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63128
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
10012 KENNERLY RD STE 102
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63128
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
10012 KENNERLY RD STE 102
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63128
Colon & Rectal Surgery
10012 KENNERLY RD STE 102
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63128
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
10012 KENNERLY RD STE 102
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63128
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
10012 KENNERLY RD STE 102
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63128
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
10012 KENNERLY RD STE 102
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63128
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
10012 KENNERLY RD STE 102
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63128

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 Zarir Ahmed's NPI number?

The NPI number for Zarir Ahmed is 1770937492. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2016.

Where is Zarir Ahmed located?

Zarir Ahmed practices at 10012 Kennerly Rd Ste 102, Saint Louis, MO 63128. The listed phone number is (314) 543-5911.

What is Zarir Ahmed's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Zarir Ahmed enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Zarir Ahmed 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Zarir Ahmed's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Zarir Ahmed reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Galen Inpatient Physicians PC. (Fenton, MO), Mercy Clinic Gastroenterology, LLC (Saint Louis, MO), Slh Physicians LLC (Saint Louis, MO) and Ssm Health Care Group (Saint Louis, MO). Each 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 Zarir Ahmed's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Zarir Ahmed accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Zarir 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.

Is Zarir Ahmed affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Zarir Ahmed is affiliated with Mercy Hospital St Louis, Mercy Hospital Jefferson, Mercy Hospital Washington and Mercy Hospital South.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Zarir Ahmed was last updated on August 15, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.