MUSHTAQ AHMED MD – NPI #1033137591
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

MUSHTAQ AHMED is a physician located in BAKERSFIELD, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1033137591 to MUSHTAQ AHMED on July 17, 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 207RP1001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Aug 03, 2021. 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 MUSHTAQ AHMED below.

NPI Profile for
MUSHTAQ AHMED

NPI Number
1033137591
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MUSHTAQ AHMED
Credentials
MD
Primary location
5801 TRUXTUN AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309-0609
Phone: (661) 327-3747 Fax: (661) 616-3237
1 Other location(s):
109 Adkisson Way
Taft, CA 93268-3600
Phone: (661) 327-3747
Fax: (661) 616-3237
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 03, 2021

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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
207RP1001X
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease (Primary)		 CA A45378
207RS0012X
- Internal Medicine / Sleep Medicine		 CA A45378
207RC0200X
- Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine		 CA A45378
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 CA A45378

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

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
MUSHTAQ AHMED is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAKERSFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      420 34TH ST
      BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
    • GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
      901 OLIVE DRIVE
      BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308
    • KERN VALLEY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
      6412 LAUREL AVE
      LAKE ISABELLA, CA 93240
    • RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      1081 NORTH CHINA LAKE BLVD
      RIDGECREST, CA 93555
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • LIGHTHOUSE HOME HEALTH CARE, INC
      5500 MING AVENUE, SUITE 180
      BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309
    • PROFESSIONAL NURSING INC
      12501 CHANDLER BLVD, STE 205
      VALLEY VILLAGE, CA 91607
    • PURPOSE DRIVEN HOME HEALTH, LLC
      3204 21ST STREET
      BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301

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