Sameer I Ahmad, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Herndon, VA

Sameer I Ahmad, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Herndon, Virginia. He went to Tufts University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Howard University, Glaucoma Consultants Of Washington, Inc and his current practice location is 171 Elden St, Ste 100, Herndon, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (703) 689-2020.

Sameer I Ahmad is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number D53502) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1326003401.

Contact Information

Sameer I Ahmad, MD
171 Elden St, Ste 100,
Herndon, VA 20170-4834
(703) 689-2020
(703) 485-1153

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Physician's Profile

Full NameSameer I Ahmad
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience30 Years
Location171 Elden St, Herndon, Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Sameer I Ahmad attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1326003401
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/06/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446219752
  • Enrollment ID: I20081107000161

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Sameer I Ahmad such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1326003401NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology D53502 (Maryland)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Inova Fair Oaks HospitalFairfax, VAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Howard University0941109565139
Glaucoma Consultants Of Washington, Inc11534978213

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Sameer I Ahmad allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHoward University
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033163597
PECOS PAC ID: 0941109565
Enrollment ID: O20040102000561
Entity NameGlaucoma Consultants Of Washington, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962671818
PECOS PAC ID: 1153497821
Enrollment ID: O20081105000239

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Sameer I Ahmad is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Sameer I Ahmad, MD
Po Box 465,
Herndon, VA 20172-0465

Ph: (703) 689-2020
Sameer I Ahmad, MD
171 Elden St, Ste 100,
Herndon, VA 20170-4834

Ph: (703) 689-2020

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Practice Location: 171 Elden St, Suite 100, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703-689-2020    Fax: 703-485-1153

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