TAHMINA K AHMED M.D
NPI 1932165396
Internal Medicine in Silver Spring, MD

Active since April 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare AssignmentCLIA 21D1057294 · Waiver
831 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, SUITE 27, SILVER SPRING, MD 20903(301) 445-9595(301) 445-4499 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 31, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Tahmina K Ahmed M.d NPPES

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

TAHMINA K AHMED M.D (NPI 1932165396) is an individual internal medicine provider in Silver Spring, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0060100) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 7, 2026, and is a graduate of Other (1976).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932165396
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameTAHMINA K AHMEDCredential: M.D
Location Address831 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, SUITE 27Silver Spring, MD 20903-2916
Mailing Address9716 Forest Grove DrSilver Spring, MD 20910-1414 · (301) 681-8797 · Fax (301) 681-8797
Fax(301) 445-4499
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1976
Enumeration DateApril 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 31, 2011
NPI 1932165396 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses Licensed in MD · D0060100 Licensed in DC · MD034303
Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

831 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, Silver Spring, MD 20903

Other Identifiers 12

Other101373MD · Johns Hopkins Health Care
Medicare UPINH95632
Other7582511MD · Aetna
Other5655220MD · Community Care Networkppo
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified491639DC · Metro Dc
Other101373MD · Priority Partner
OtherJ4970001DC · Bcbs Dc
Other190979MD · Amerigroup, Maryland
Other1149946MD · Aetna Hmo
Other552 ATKMD · Bcbs Maryland
Medicaid035154200DC
Medicaid403153900MD

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

Tahmina K 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 ID2466365804
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031111000362
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.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 21D1057294

Tahmina K Ahmed MD · Silver Spring, MD
Active · expires Aug 7, 2026
CLIA Number21D1057294
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateAugust 8, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 7, 2026
Laboratory DirectorTahmina K. Ahmed
Laboratory Phone(301) 445-9595
Laboratory LocationTahmina K Ahmed MD831 University Blvd East Suite 27, Silver Spring, MD 20903
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 17

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, 30-39 minutes 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.
933 services319 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 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.
240 services156 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
171 services169 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
163 services163 patients
Annual depression screening, 15 minutes G0444
An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.
144 services144 patients
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 93922
An ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your arteries. It helps in checking blood flow, identifying blockages, or detecting other abnormalities in your arteries.
133 services132 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20903 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
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

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.
88%1,022 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
91%23 patients4/55-star benchmark: 96%
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 10

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

Replacement battery, alkaline (other than j cell), for use with medically necessary home blood glucose monitor owned by patient, each A4233
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers11 claims22 services$0.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
31 suppliers133 claims410 services$5.47 avg. paid by Medicare
Normal, low and high calibrator solution / chips A4256
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers18 claims18 services$2.46 avg. paid by Medicare
Spring-powered device for lancet, each A4258
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers11 claims11 services$1.49 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
27 suppliers89 claims127 services$0.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers12 claims12 services$28.68 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Dentist
831 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, SUITE 36B
SILVER SPRING, MD 20903
Internal Medicine
831 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, SUITE 25
SILVER SPRING, MD 20903
Internal Medicine
831 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, SUITE 27
SILVER SPRING, MD 20903
Chiropractor
831 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, SUITE 35
SILVER SPRING, MD 20903
Internal Medicine
831 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, SUITE 23
SILVER SPRING, MD 20903
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
831 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, SUIT 36B
SILVER SPRING, MD 20903
Speech-Language Pathologist
831 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, #14
SILVER SPRING, MD 20903
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
831 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, SUITE 11
SILVER SPRING, MD 20903

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 Tahmina Ahmed's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tahmina Ahmed is 1932165396. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2006.

Where is Tahmina Ahmed located?

Tahmina Ahmed practices at 831 University Blvd E Suite 27, Silver Spring, MD 20903. The listed phone number is (301) 445-9595.

What is Tahmina Ahmed's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Tahmina Ahmed enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tahmina 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.

Does Tahmina Ahmed hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 21D1057294) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 7, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tahmina Ahmed was last updated on October 31, 2011. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.