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AHMAD SHIKHTHOLTH M.D.
NPI 1902987431
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Decatur, AL

Active since October 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
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CMS Quality Rating
2208 DANVILLE RD SW, SUITE G, DECATUR, AL 35601(256) 301-9994(256) 301-5545 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 14, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Ahmad Shikhtholth M.d. NPPES

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

AHMAD SHIKHTHOLTH M.D. (NPI 1902987431) is an individual pain medicine provider in Decatur, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (27458) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902987431
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207LP2900X
Provider Legal NameAHMAD SHIKHTHOLTHCredential: M.D.
Location Address2208 DANVILLE RD SW, SUITE GDecatur, AL 35601-4603
Mailing AddressPo Box 5038Decatur, AL 35601-0038 · (256) 301-9994 · Fax (256) 301-5545
Phone(256) 301-9994
Fax(256) 301-5545
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateOctober 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 14, 2015
✔ NPI 1902987431 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207LP2900X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 27458
Definition
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
2208 DANVILLE RD SW, Decatur, AL 35601
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Other Identifiers 1

Other273505557AL · Tax Id, Ahmad Shikhtholth

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

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ahmad Shikhtholth 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 ID3678573615
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061222000031
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 13

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.

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.
994 services312 patients
Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers 80307
Chemistry analyzers are used to detect the presence of drugs in your system. This test involves taking a small sample of your blood or urine. The sample is then analyzed for specific substances. The results help in understanding your health condition better.
415 services227 patients
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301
Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.
185 services35 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.
161 services126 patients
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.
67 services67 patients
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint 64636
This procedure involves using imaging technology to locate and treat nerves in your lower spine or sacral area that may be causing pain. Each additional facet joint refers to treating more than one spinal nerve. It's a non-invasive way to manage chronic back pain.
47 services23 patients

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.

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MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0

Reported Quality Measures

Clinical Information Reconciliation
For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician performs clinical information reconciliation.
12%510 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
94%22,052 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Generated Health Data
Patient-generated health data or data from a non-clinical setting is incorporated into the certified EHR technology for at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period.
0%1,499 patients
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…
56%1,499 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…
100%1,499 patients5/55-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 certified EHR technology to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in…
92%1,499 patients5/55-star benchmark: 75%
View, Download and Transmit (VDT)
During the performance period, at least one unique patient (or patient-authorized representatives) seen by the MIPS eligible clinician actively engages with the EHR made accessible by the MIPS eligible clinician.
15%1,499 patients
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

VALLEY INTERNAL MEDICINE
Family Medicine
2208 DANVILLE RD SW, SUITE A
DECATUR, AL 35601
Morgan County (256) 686-3386
SHAWNNA B WILLIAMS CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2208 DANVILLE RD SW, SUITE G
DECATUR, AL 35601
Morgan County (256) 301-9994

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 Shikhtholth's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ahmad Shikhtholth is 1902987431. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2006.

Where is Ahmad Shikhtholth located?

Ahmad Shikhtholth practices at 2208 Danville Rd SW Suite G, Decatur, AL 35601. The listed phone number is (256) 301-9994.

What is Ahmad Shikhtholth's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 207LP2900X.

Is Ahmad Shikhtholth enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ahmad Shikhtholth 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 Shikhtholth 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 2 other insurers list Ahmad Shikhtholth 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 Ahmad Shikhtholth was last updated on August 14, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.