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HUSSEIN AHMAD AHMAD MD
NPI 1790363299
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Asheville, NC

Active since March 29, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 398-3601(828) 333-5465 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 13, 2025, Jun 7, 2021, Mar 29, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Hussein Ahmad Ahmad Md NPPES

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

HUSSEIN AHMAD AHMAD MD (NPI 1790363299) is an individual psychiatry provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2024-00489) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Nor-lea Hospital District, and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790363299
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameHUSSEIN AHMAD AHMADCredential: MD
Location Address125 HENDERSONVILLE RDAsheville, NC 28803-2868
Mailing Address125 Hendersonville RdAsheville, NC 28803-2868 · (828) 398-3601 · Fax (828) 333-5465
Phone(828) 398-3601
Fax(828) 333-5465
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 13, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 13, 2025
✔ NPI 1790363299 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2024-00489
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD, Asheville, NC 28803
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Hussein Ahmad Ahmad Md 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 ID6507266566
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250224003490, I20251113001905
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Hussein Ahmad reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Henderson County Hospital Corporation
8.4 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
2775 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Arden, NC 28704
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 401 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1619606316 (828) 694-8900
Wakemed Specialists Group, LLC
210 mi
Obesity Medicine
160 MACGREGOR PINES DR
Cary, NC 27511
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 997 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013571587 (919) 234-4468
Nor-Lea Hospital District
1,195 mi
Rural Health
515 E MAIN ST
Hobbs, NM 88240
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1881630036 (New Mexico)
  • 154 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528002805 (575) 397-0560

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Nor-Lea Hospital District

Critical Access Hospitals · Lovington, NM
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number321305
Location1600 North Main AveLovington, NM 88260 · Lea County
Emergency services

Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hendersonville, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340017
Location800 N Justice StHendersonville, NC 28791 · Henderson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wakemed, Raleigh Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Raleigh, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340069
Location3000 New Bern AveRaleigh, NC 27610 · Wake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28803 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
$165.09 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $41.27 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

MRS. EMILY NORTON ROBERTS LMCHCS
Counselor (Mental Health)
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 398-3601
NIEVA PATRICIA ARANA
Social Worker (Clinical)
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 398-3601
SONIA PRADEEP KOUL MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 398-3601
REBECCA CHRISTINE BELCHER
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 398-3601
KELLEY JEAN MESSER LCSWA
Counselor (Mental Health)
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 398-3601
MACKENZIE NEIGHBORS CHANDLER DO
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 398-3601
ANNA RUTH LOWERY MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 398-3601
WESLEY CLARKE MCCOY LCMHCA
Counselor (Mental Health)
125 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 398-3601

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 Hussein Ahmad's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hussein Ahmad is 1790363299. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2021.

Where is Hussein Ahmad located?

Hussein Ahmad practices at 125 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803. The listed phone number is (828) 398-3601.

What is Hussein Ahmad's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Hussein Ahmad enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hussein Ahmad 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 Hussein Ahmad's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Hussein Ahmad reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Henderson County Hospital Corporation (Arden, NC), Wakemed Specialists Group, LLC (Cary, NC) and Nor-Lea Hospital District (Hobbs, NM). 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 Hussein Ahmad's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Hussein Ahmad accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Hussein Ahmad 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 Hussein Ahmad affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Hussein Ahmad is affiliated with Nor-Lea Hospital District, Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital and Wakemed, Raleigh Campus.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hussein Ahmad was last updated on February 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.