FARAZ S. AHMAD MD – NPI #1932333473
Internal Medicine

Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

FARAZ AHMAD is a physician located in CHICAGO, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1932333473 to FARAZ AHMAD on May 13, 2009. 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 207RA0001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Aug 09, 2018. 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 FARAZ AHMAD below.

NPI Profile for
FARAZ S. AHMAD

NPI Number
1932333473
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
FARAZ S. AHMAD
Credentials
MD
Primary location
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 600
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 695-4965 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
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
207RA0001X
- Internal Medicine / Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology (Primary)		 IL 036.132788
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program		 PA MT194990
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease		 IL 036.132788
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 PA MT194990

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2009
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
FARAZ AHMAD is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      251 E HURON ST
      CHICAGO, IL 60611

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