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Gastroenterology

Shifat Ahmed, MD

Works at hospitals in Phoenix, AZ · Arizona

Summary

Dr. Shifat Ahmed, MD is a gastroenterologist at 3815 E Bell Rd, Suite 1250, Phoenix, AZ 85032. Phone: (602) 493-3030. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Shifat Ahmed had 659 Original Medicare patients and 1,274 services. NPI 1568881472. 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: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 3815 E Bell Rd, Suite 1250, Phoenix, AZ 85032 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (602) 493‑3030
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Honor Health John C. Lincoln Medical Center
  • Group practice: Arizona Digestive Health PC
  • Medical school: graduated 2014 (12 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Shifat 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 Shifat Ahmed accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shifat 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 Shifat Ahmed see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 659 Original Medicare patients and 1,274 services for Shifat Ahmed. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Shifat Ahmed's NPI number?
1568881472. 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 Shifat 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 patients659
Services billed to Medicare1,274
Different services or procedures37
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)350 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)231 services
  3. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)105 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)96 services
  5. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)80 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 pressure70%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Anxiety25%
  • Diabetes23%

Hospitals where Shifat Ahmed works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shifat 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 Shifat Ahmed is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Arizona Digestive Health PC136 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Phoenix

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Phoenix, AZ — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Arizona Digestive Health PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2014 (12 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1568881472
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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