Dr Shifat Ahmed, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Phoenix, AZ

Dr Shifat Ahmed, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated from medical school in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Arizona Digestive Health Pc and his current practice location is 625 N 6th St, Phoenix, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (602) 344-5011.

Dr Shifat Ahmed is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 57133) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1568881472.

Contact Information

Dr Shifat Ahmed, MD
625 N 6th St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004-2155
(602) 344-5011
(602) 344-0930

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Shifat Ahmed
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience10 Years
Location625 N 6th St, Phoenix, Arizona
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Shifat Ahmed graduated from medical school in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568881472
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/08/2014
  • Last Update Date: 08/16/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911208707
  • Enrollment ID: I20181226000593

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shifat Ahmed such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568881472NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine R3986 (Kentucky)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine 57133 (Arizona)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 57133 (Arizona)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
John C. Lincoln North Mountain HospitalPhoenix, AZHospital
Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical CenterPhoenix, AZHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Arizona Digestive Health Pc650794073181

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Shifat Ahmed allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameArizona Digestive Health Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992981583
PECOS PAC ID: 6507940731
Enrollment ID: O20080227000334

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Shifat Ahmed is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Shifat Ahmed, MD
3020 E Camelback Rd, Ste 301,
Phoenix, AZ 85016-4418

Ph: (602) 264-9100
Dr Shifat Ahmed, MD
625 N 6th St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004-2155

Ph: (602) 344-5011

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