LEAQUE AHMED M.D – NPI #1164464251
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

LEAQUE AHMED is a surgeon located in NEW YORK, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1164464251 to LEAQUE AHMED on June 12, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 13 years ago on Sep 06, 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 LEAQUE AHMED below.

NPI Profile for
LEAQUE AHMED

NPI Number
1164464251
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
LEAQUE AHMED
Credentials
M.D
Primary location
161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE
6TH FLOOR, ROOM 612
NEW YORK, NY 10032-3729
Phone: (212) 305-0444 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 27036
NEW YORK, NY 10087-7036
Phone: (212) 305-0444 Fax:
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 NY 001198

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 may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
LEAQUE AHMED is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • WYCKOFF HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTER
      374 STOCKHOLM STREET
      BROOKLYN, NY 11237

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