Quick answers
- Does Ahmed Shahzad accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ahmed Shahzad accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ahmed Shahzad see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 233 Original Medicare patients and 1,999 services for Ahmed Shahzad. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ahmed Shahzad's NPI number?
- 1255300422. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Ahmed Shahzad, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 233 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,999 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)678 services
- Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) (90970)432 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)166 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)112 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)77 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Ischemic heart disease68%
- Diabetes67%
- Heart failure67%
Hospitals where Ahmed Shahzad works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ahmed Shahzad at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Hospital of University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390111
- Lower Bucks HospitalBristol, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390070
- Main Line Hospital LankenauWynnewood, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390195
- Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy FitzgeraldDarby, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390156
Practice locations
Addresses where Ahmed Shahzad is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1501 Lansdowne Ave, Suite 206Darby, PA 19023 (215) 395‑6213
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ahmed Shahzad as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Nephrology Associates of Delaware County PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in Darby
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Darby, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Nephrology Associates of Delaware County PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255300422 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians