Quick answers
- Does Nahid Sultana accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nahid Sultana 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 Nahid Sultana see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 126 Original Medicare patients and 153 services for Nahid Sultana. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nahid Sultana's NPI number?
- 1518521996. 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 Nahid Sultana, 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 | 126 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 153 |
| Different services or procedures | 55 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen (00840)17 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%
- Arthritis62%
- Diabetes41%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
- Anxiety32%
Hospitals where Nahid Sultana works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nahid Sultana 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.
- Holy Cross Germantown HospitalGermantown, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210065
- Holy Cross HospitalSilver Spring, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 210004
Practice locations
Addresses where Nahid Sultana is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1500 Forest Glen RdSilver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 754‑7000
- 400 W 7th StFrederick, MD 21701 (240) 566‑3800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nahid Sultana as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- First Colonies Anesthesia Associates, LLC326 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Silver Spring
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Silver Spring, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in First Colonies Anesthesia Associates, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Lake Erie Col Of Osteo Med At Seton Hill Univ |
| Graduation year | 2019 (7 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518521996 |
| 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