RIZWAN AHMED M.D. – NPI #1467728014
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.
RIZWAN AHMED is a surgeon located in DURANGO, CO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1467728014 to RIZWAN AHMED on March 28, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. 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 last updated on Aug 08, 2024. 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 RIZWAN AHMED below.
NPI Profile for
RIZWAN AHMED
(more than 14 years ago)
DURANGO, CO 81301-7310 Phone: (970) 764-3450 Fax: (970) 382-6607
2 Other location(s):
Aurora, CO 80045-2545
Phone: (720) 848-0000
Durham, NC 27705-4699
Phone: (410) 955-5080
KANSAS CITY, MO 64180-0022 Phone: (800) 953-0104 Fax: (303) 765-6670
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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) |
TX | 648430 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
RIZWAN AHMED is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
- UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY12605 E 16TH AVE
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