Dr Wasim Ahmed, MD - Medicare Nephrology in New Castle, PA

Dr Wasim Ahmed, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Nps Physicians Pittsburgh Llc and his current practice location is 29 E North St, Ste 203, New Castle, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (724) 856-7055.

Dr Wasim Ahmed is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD072044L) 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 1841281268.

Contact Information

Dr Wasim Ahmed, MD
29 E North St, Ste 203,
New Castle, PA 16101-3724
(724) 856-7055
(724) 856-7034

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Wasim Ahmed
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience35 Years
Location29 E North St, New Castle, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Dr Wasim Ahmed graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1841281268
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/03/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/28/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759284375
  • Enrollment ID: I20040130000617

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Wasim Ahmed such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1841281268NPI-NPPES
0018133100002MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology MD072044L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc Presbyterian ShadysidePittsburgh, PAHospital
West Penn HospitalPittsburgh, PAHospital
Allegheny Valley HospitalNatrona, PAHospital
Upmc EastMonroeville, PAHospital
Upmc Mckeesport HospitalMc keesport, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Nps Physicians Pittsburgh Llc458709926236

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. Dr Wasim Ahmed allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNps Physicians Pittsburgh Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679137517
PECOS PAC ID: 4587099262
Enrollment ID: O20200128000478

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. Dr Wasim Ahmed 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
Dr Wasim Ahmed, MD
29 E North St, Ste 203,
New Castle, PA 16101-3724

Ph: (724) 856-7055
Dr Wasim Ahmed, MD
29 E North St, Ste 203,
New Castle, PA 16101-3724

Ph: (724) 856-7055

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