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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Riaz M. Ahmed, MD

Works at hospitals in La Jolla, CA · Encinitas, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Riaz M. Ahmed, MD is a cardiologist at 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037. Phone: (858) 554-9100. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Riaz M. Ahmed had 3,058 Original Medicare patients and 8,925 services. NPI 1376593871. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Riaz M. 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 Riaz M. Ahmed accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Riaz M. 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 Riaz M. Ahmed see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 3,058 Original Medicare patients and 8,925 services for Riaz M. Ahmed. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Riaz M. Ahmed's NPI number?
1376593871. 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 Riaz M. 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 patients3,058
Services billed to Medicare8,925
Different services or procedures48
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)1,267 services
  2. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)836 services
  3. Injection, perflutren lipid microspheres, per ml (Q9957)700 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)658 services
  5. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)474 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure74%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Ischemic heart disease39%
  • Atrial fibrillation35%
  • Chronic kidney disease25%

Hospitals where Riaz M. Ahmed works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Riaz M. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Riaz M. Ahmed is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Riaz M. Ahmed as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in California →

Other cardiologists in La Jolla

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Jolla, CA — not a recommendation.

All cardiologists in La Jolla →

Other clinicians in Scripps Health

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTemple University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1998 (28 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1376593871
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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