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Ophthalmology

Shazia Ahmed, MD

Works at hospitals in Arlington, VA · Virginia

Summary

Dr. Shazia Ahmed, MD is an ophthalmologist at 12 Chatham Heights Rd, Suite 100, Fredericksburg, VA 22405. Phone: (800) 572-2722. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Shazia Ahmed had 658 Original Medicare patients and 1,947 services. NPI 1306012950. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 12 Chatham Heights Rd, Suite 100, Fredericksburg, VA 22405 · Directions (4 more locations)
  • Phone: (800) 572‑2722
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Virginia Hospital Center
  • Group practice: Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center LLC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine · graduated 2003 (23 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Shazia Ahmed, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Shazia Ahmed accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shazia Ahmed 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 Shazia Ahmed see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 658 Original Medicare patients and 1,947 services for Shazia Ahmed. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Shazia Ahmed's NPI number?
1306012950. 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 Shazia Ahmed, 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 patients658
Services billed to Medicare1,947
Different services or procedures35
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)469 services
  2. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)303 services
  3. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)257 services
  4. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)221 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)103 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%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Chronic kidney disease25%
  • Ischemic heart disease23%

Hospitals where Shazia Ahmed works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shazia Ahmed 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.

  • Virginia Hospital CenterArlington, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490050

Practice locations

Addresses where Shazia Ahmed is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Shazia Ahmed as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center LLC80 clinicians in the group
  • Vision Innovation Centers of Virginia LLC5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Ophthalmology doctors in Virginia →

Other ophthalmologists in Fredericksburg

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fredericksburg, VA — not a recommendation.

All ophthalmologists in Fredericksburg →

Other clinicians in Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine
Graduation year2003 (23 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1306012950
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians