FAROOQ M. AHMED M.D – NPI #1275553240
Family Medicine

A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

FAROOQ AHMED is a physician located in SKOKIE, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1275553240 to FAROOQ AHMED on July 20, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207QG0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 13 years ago on Nov 22, 2013. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for FAROOQ AHMED below.

NPI Profile for
FAROOQ M. AHMED

NPI Number
1275553240
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
FAROOQ M. AHMED
Credentials
M.D
Primary location
5200 MAIN ST STE 201
FAMILY PRACTICE/DEPT OF GERIATRICS
SKOKIE, IL 60077-2100
Phone: (312) 423-7869 Fax:
Mailing address
2600 S MICHIGAN AVE
308
CHICAGO, IL 60616-2857
Phone: (312) 810-7786 Fax: (847) 673-0292
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207QG0300X
- Family Medicine / Geriatric Medicine (Primary)		 IL 036118695
207QA0000X
- Family Medicine / Adolescent Medicine		 IN 01062175A

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
FAROOQ AHMED is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL
      2650 RIDGE AVE
      EVANSTON, IL 60201
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ALL ABOUT HEALTHCARE, INC
      6600 NORTH LINCOLN AVENUE, SUITE 202
      CHICAGO, IL 60659
    • AUXILIUM HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC
      33 W. HIGGINS RD, STE 650
      SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL 60010
    • GLORY HOME HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, INC
      2860 RIVER ROAD, STE 470
      DES PLAINES, IL 60018
    • ROYAL HELP HEALTH SERVICES, INC
      2500 W HIGGINS ROAD, SUITE 1280
      HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
    • SENIOR CARE AT HOME, INC
      1820 RIDGE ROAD SUITE 303R
      HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
  • NURSING HOME
    • CENTER AT ZARAGOZA
      12660 PEBBLE HILLS BLVD.
      EL PASO, TX 79938
  • HOSPICE
    • PROMEDICA HOSPICE CARE (FRANKFORT)
      20960 S FRANKFORT SQUARE ROAD, UNIT C
      FRANKFORT, IL 60423

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