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Orthopedic Surgery

Sarim S. Ahmed, MD

Works at hospitals in Scottsdale, AZ · Arizona

Summary

Dr. Sarim S. Ahmed, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 7301 E 2nd St, Suite 310, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Phone: (877) 821-4657. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Sarim S. Ahmed had 279 Original Medicare patients and 2,989 services. NPI 1649433137. 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: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 7301 E 2nd St, Suite 310, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 · Directions
  • Phone: (877) 821‑4657
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
  • Group practice: Desert Orthopedics Center PLLC
  • Medical school: State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University · graduated 2005 (21 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Sarim S. 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 Sarim S. Ahmed accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sarim S. 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 Sarim S. Ahmed see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 279 Original Medicare patients and 2,989 services for Sarim S. Ahmed. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Sarim S. Ahmed's NPI number?
1649433137. 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 Sarim S. 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 patients279
Services billed to Medicare2,989
Different services or procedures115
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)787 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)150 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)105 services
  4. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)97 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)79 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • High blood pressure72%
  • Ischemic heart disease32%
  • Anxiety31%
  • Depression24%

Hospitals where Sarim S. Ahmed works

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

Group practices

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

  • Desert Orthopedics Center PLLC10 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Scottsdale

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

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Other clinicians in Desert Orthopedics Center PLLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolState University Of Ny Upstate Medical University
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1649433137
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

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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