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DR. AHMAD B AL-HAMDA MD
NPI 1851357586
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology in Muscle Shoals, AL

Active since April 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
54.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
203 AVALON AVE STE 200, MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35661(256) 980-6217(855) 862-8474 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 2, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 2, 2024, Sep 28, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Ahmad B Al-hamda Md NPPES

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

DR. AHMAD B AL-HAMDA MD (NPI 1851357586) is an individual neurology with special qualifications in child neurology provider in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, licensed in Tennessee (36558) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851357586
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0402X
Provider Legal NameDR. AHMAD B AL-HAMDACredential: MD
Location Address203 AVALON AVE STE 200Muscle Shoals, AL 35661-2855
Mailing Address330 Seven Springs WayBrentwood, TN 37027-5098 · (615) 920-7000 · Fax (615) 920-8775
Phone(256) 980-6217
Fax(855) 862-8474
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateApril 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 2, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 2, 2024
✔ NPI 1851357586 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0402X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 36558
Definition
A Child Neurologist specializes in neurology with special skills in diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders of the neonatal period, infancy, early childhood, and adolescence.
203 AVALON AVE STE 200, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid3874806TN
Medicaid200941560IN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.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

Dr. Ahmad B Al-hamda 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 ID5890857866
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081229000647, I20231017001970
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 12

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.
338 services195 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.
203 services196 patients
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and asleep 95819
The measurement of brain wave activity, known as an EEG, records the brain's electrical signals. It's performed when you're awake and asleep to monitor your brain's functioning. It helps in diagnosing conditions like epilepsy, sleep disorders, and other neurological issues.
103 services98 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
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.
101 services66 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
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.
55 services45 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
52 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Baptist Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440048
Location6019 Walnut Grove RoadMemphis, TN 38120 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Francis Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440183
Location5959 Park AveMemphis, TN 38119 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bartlett, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440228
Location2986 Kate Bond RdBartlett, TN 38133 · Shelby County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35661 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
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

54.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality59
Promoting Interoperability0
Improvement Activities40
Cost48.42

Reported Quality Measures

Dementia: Functional Status Assessment
Percentage of patients with dementia for whom an assessment of functional status* was performed at least once in the last 12 months
4%128 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
60%2,982 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Epilepsy: Counseling for Women of Childbearing Potential with Epilepsy
All female patients of childbearing potential (12 - 44 years old) diagnosed with epilepsy who were counseled or referred for counseling for how epilepsy and its treatment may affect contraception OR pregnancy at least once a year
33%33 patients
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
97%728 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
92%255 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
MEDICATION PRESCRIBED FOR ACUTE MIGRAINE ATTACK
Percentage of patients age 12 years and older with a diagnosis of migraine who were prescribed a guideline recommended medication for acute migraine attacks within the 12 month measurement period.
66%218 patients3/55-star benchmark: 90%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
94%128 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
91%424 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
94%424 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Quality of Life Assessment For Patients With Primary Headache Disorders
Percentage of patients with a diagnosis of primary headache disorder whose health related quality of life (HRQoL) was assessed with a tool(s) during at least two visits during the 12 month measurement period AND whose health related quality of life score…
4%182 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Screening for Psychiatric or Behavioral Health Disorders
Percent of all visits for patients with a diagnosis of epilepsy where the patient was screened for psychiatric or behavioral disorders.
94%262 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
91%424 patients5/55-star benchmark: 79%
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 20

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Walker, rigid, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height E0141
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier17 claims17 services$81.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height E0143
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers26 claims26 services$47.48 avg. paid by Medicare
Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms E0163
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers33 claims33 services$54.83 avg. paid by Medicare
Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with detachable arms E0165
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers74 claims74 services$9.86 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, fixed height, with any type side rails, with mattress E0250
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
1 supplier14 claims14 services$50.47 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, variable height, hi-lo, with any type side rails, with mattress E0255
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
1 supplier19 claims19 services$53.66 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Ahmad Al-hamda's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ahmad Al-hamda is 1851357586. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 21, 2006.

Where is Ahmad Al-hamda located?

Ahmad Al-hamda practices at 203 Avalon Ave Ste 200, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661. The listed phone number is (256) 980-6217.

What is Ahmad Al-hamda's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0402X.

Is Ahmad Al-hamda enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ahmad Al-hamda 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.

What insurance does Ahmad Al-hamda accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and 4 other insurers list Ahmad Al-hamda 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 Ahmad Al-hamda affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ahmad Al-hamda is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital, St Francis Hospital and Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ahmad Al-hamda was last updated on January 2, 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.