2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1205178456 M.D
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ZAHEER AHMED, M.D

Internal Medicine Physician in KANSAS CITY, Missouri. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
98
Medicare Part D claims · 35 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Industry payments
$935.87
40 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ZAHEER AHMED, M.D is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in KANSAS CITY, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 98 claims across 35 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $935.87 across 40 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ZAHEER AHMED, M.D filed 98 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across KANSAS CITY, Missouri. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ZAHEER AHMED, M.D practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ZAHEER AHMED, M.D at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/25/2013

NPI 1205178456

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

98 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Missouri

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Missouri

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ZAHEER AHMED, M.D is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in KANSAS CITY, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D. NPI: 1205178456. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ZAHEER AHMED, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 2301 HOLMES ST, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64108, with a listed phone of (816) 404-4175. NPI 1205178456 was issued on 03/25/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AHMED most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 98 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 35 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $154K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.3%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2301 HOLMES ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108

Provider Details

NPI 1205178456
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/25/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ZAHEER AHMED, M.D bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ONCOLOGY HEMATOLOGY CONSULTANTS, PA
DALLAS, TX

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ZAHEER AHMED, M.D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$936

Largest payer

PFIZER INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

98
Total Claims
$154K
Total Drug Cost
35
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
138
Total Day Supply
3,635
Generic Drug Cost
$37K
Opioid Claims
13 (13.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.58
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Anastrozole
16

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How ZAHEER AHMED, M.D fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

ZAHEER AHMED, M.D's 98 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Missouri

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AHMED.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ZAHEER AHMED, M.D's specialty?
ZAHEER AHMED, M.D specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in KANSAS CITY, Missouri. Credentials: M.D.
How much does ZAHEER AHMED, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ZAHEER AHMED, M.D wrote 98 Medicare Part D claims totaling $154K in drug costs for 35 beneficiaries.
Where is ZAHEER AHMED, M.D located?
ZAHEER AHMED, M.D is located at 2301 HOLMES ST, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64108. Phone: (816) 404-4175.
What is ZAHEER AHMED, M.D's NPI number?
ZAHEER AHMED, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205178456, issued on 03/25/2013.
Does ZAHEER AHMED, M.D prescribe opioids?
Yes, ZAHEER AHMED, M.D had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.3%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ZAHEER AHMED, M.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ZAHEER AHMED, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Anastrozole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ZAHEER AHMED, M.D accept Medicare?
ZAHEER AHMED, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 98 Part D claims and 35 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ZAHEER AHMED, M.D's credentials?
ZAHEER AHMED, M.D's NPI is 1205178456 with credentials M.D. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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