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Ophthalmology

Fatima K. Ahmad, MD

Works at hospitals in Mount Vernon, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Fatima K. Ahmad, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1200 W Deyoung St, Marion, IL 62959. Phone: (618) 993-5686. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Fatima K. Ahmad had 1,152 Original Medicare patients and 59,343 services. NPI 1952560963. 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: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1200 W Deyoung St, Marion, IL 62959 · Directions
  • Phone: (618) 993‑5686
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Good Samaritan Regional Health Center
  • Group practice: Marion Eye Centers Ltd
  • Medical school: Harvard Medical School · graduated 2008 (18 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Fatima K. Ahmad, 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 Fatima K. Ahmad accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Fatima K. 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 Fatima K. Ahmad see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,152 Original Medicare patients and 59,343 services for Fatima K. Ahmad. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Fatima K. Ahmad's NPI number?
1952560963. 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 Fatima K. 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 patients1,152
Services billed to Medicare59,343
Different services or procedures41
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)54,120 services
  2. Imaging of retina (92134)1,487 services
  3. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)1,357 services
  4. Injection of drug into eye (67028)807 services
  5. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)545 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 cholesterol74%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Diabetes45%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%
  • Chronic kidney disease30%

Hospitals where Fatima K. Ahmad works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Fatima K. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Fatima K. Ahmad is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Fatima K. Ahmad as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Marion Eye Centers Ltd39 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Marion

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Marion, IL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Marion Eye Centers Ltd

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolHarvard Medical School
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1952560963
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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