Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Farooq Ahmed, M.D

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Adolescent Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Skokie, IL

  • NPI 1275553240
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5200 Main St Ste 201, Family Practice/Dept of Geriatrics
Skokie, IL 600772100
(312) 423-7869
Mailing address
2600 S Michigan Ave, 308
Chicago, IL 606162857

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 22, 2013
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207QG0300X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Illinois #036118695 · Indiana #01062175A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275553240. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,875
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$210,243
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99349 Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 1,063 344 $133
99348 Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 339 156 $79
99344 Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 117 117 $150
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and 79 75 $54
G0179 Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a 67 53 $43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 49 38 $95
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 49 16 $133
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus 30 15 $16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 25 25 $119
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 24 24 $35

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 156. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
20,999
Patients
2,366
Total drug cost
$672,418
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 3,687 392 $42,243
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 1,953 215 $14,379
Lisinopril Generic 1,876 216 $13,360
Gabapentin Generic 1,449 179 $23,523
Furosemide Generic 1,417 165 $7,513
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 1,316 151 $14,469
Metformin Hcl Generic 1,135 147 $10,289
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 1,098 120 $466,749
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 1,060 125 $16,530
Donepezil Hcl Generic 1,059 109 $12,422

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Farooq Ahmed's medical specialty?
Dr. Farooq Ahmed practices Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Skokie, IL.
Where does Dr. Farooq Ahmed practice?
Dr. Farooq Ahmed practices at 5200 Main St Ste 201, Skokie, IL 600772100. Office phone: 3124237869.
What is Dr. Farooq Ahmed's NPI?
Dr. Farooq Ahmed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275553240, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Farooq Ahmed accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Farooq Ahmed accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Farooq Ahmed commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99349); Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99348); Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99344). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.