Quick answers
- Does Tauqir Ahmad accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tauqir Ahmad 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 Tauqir Ahmad see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 104 Original Medicare patients and 193 services for Tauqir Ahmad. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tauqir Ahmad's NPI number?
- 1558357285. 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 Tauqir Ahmad, 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 | 104 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 193 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)68 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)68 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)27 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 cholesterol61%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes38%
- Depression38%
- Atrial fibrillation36%
Hospitals where Tauqir Ahmad works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tauqir Ahmad 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.
- Rio Grande HospitalDel Norte, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 061301
- San Luis Valley Health Conejos County HospitalLa Jara, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 061308
- San Luis Valley Regional Medical CenterAlamosa, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060008
Practice locations
Addresses where Tauqir Ahmad is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 106 Blanca AveAlamosa, CO 81101
- 19021 US Hwy 285La Jara, CO 81140 (719) 274‑5121
- 2115 Stuart AveAlamosa, CO 81101 (719) 589‑3000
- 310 County Rd, Suite 14Del Norte, CO 81132 (719) 657‑2510
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tauqir Ahmad as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lutheran Hospital Association of the San Luis Valley150 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Alamosa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alamosa, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lutheran Hospital Association of the San Luis Valley
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558357285 |
| 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