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IFTIKHAR AHMED M.D.
NPI 1851376305
Pathology - Dermatopathology in Phoenix, AZ

Active since December 07, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.98/100
CMS Quality Rating
14019 S 8TH ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85048(480) 668-3737 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 24, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Iftikhar Ahmed M.d. NPPES

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

IFTIKHAR AHMED M.D. (NPI 1851376305) is an individual dermatopathology provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (25050) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851376305
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZD0900X
Provider Legal NameIFTIKHAR AHMEDCredential: M.D.
Location Address14019 S 8TH STPhoenix, AZ 85048-4459
Mailing Address14019 S 8th StPhoenix, AZ 85048-4459 · (480) 668-3737
Phone(480) 668-3737
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateDecember 7, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJune 24, 2014
✔ NPI 1851376305 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · DermatopathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZD0900X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 25050
Definition
A dermatopathologist is an expert in diagnosing and monitoring diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings, and smears of skin lesions by means of light microscopy, electron microscopy, and fluorescence microscopy.
Also ListedDermatology · DermatopathologyTaxonomy 207ND0900X · License 36212 (MN), 25050 (AZ), 176536-1205 (UT)
14019 S 8TH ST, Phoenix, AZ 85048
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid069817200MN
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified220009999Railroad
Medicare UPINF50536
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified220000401

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Iftikhar Ahmed M.d. 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 ID1557433281
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140821000716
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

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85048 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
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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.

93.98/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40
Cost79.96

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

GLOBAL DERMATOPATHOLOGY SERVICES, PLC
Specialist
14019 S 8TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85048
Maricopa County (408) 668-3737

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 Iftikhar Ahmed's NPI number?

The NPI number for Iftikhar Ahmed is 1851376305. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 7, 2005.

Where is Iftikhar Ahmed located?

Iftikhar Ahmed practices at 14019 S 8th St, Phoenix, AZ 85048. The listed phone number is (480) 668-3737.

What is Iftikhar Ahmed's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Dermatopathology, with taxonomy code 207ZD0900X.

Is Iftikhar Ahmed enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Iftikhar 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.

What insurance does Iftikhar Ahmed accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona list Iftikhar 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 Iftikhar Ahmed was last updated on June 24, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.