Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Tahir Ahmed, M.D., PH.D.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Pain Management) · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1275981342
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
330 Brookline Ave, Rabb 239
Boston, MA 022155400
(617) 667-5048

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #268374

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275981342. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
617
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$62,246
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 197 116 $94
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 80 68 $94
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 47 27 $130
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level 47 27 $74
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance 40 33 $98
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint 34 32 $267
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint 34 32 $83
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level 32 28 $134
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 27 27 $129
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 22 18 $53

In context: peer comparison

Among 267 peers in Boston Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 32. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$598
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 7 $230.20
Nevro Corp. 2 $166.73
Smith+Nephew, INC. 1 $97.04
Medtronic, INC. 1 $91.05
Abbott Laboratories 1 $13.20

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$598

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,779
Patients
499
Total drug cost
$45,789
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 472 120 $8,345
Pregabalin Generic 233 59 $10,741
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 200 59 $5,746
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 150 34 $2,418
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 130 52 $5,369
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 120 33 $2,820
Tramadol Hcl Generic 101 31 $798
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 84 24 $1,138
Morphine Sulfate ER (Morphine Sulfate) Brand 53 0 $1,498
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 53 14 $1,564

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Tahir Ahmed's medical specialty?
Dr. Tahir Ahmed practices Anesthesiology Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Tahir Ahmed practice?
Dr. Tahir Ahmed practices at 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 022155400. Office phone: 6176675048.
What is Dr. Tahir Ahmed's NPI?
Dr. Tahir Ahmed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275981342, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Tahir Ahmed accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Tahir Ahmed accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Tahir Ahmed commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance (HCPCS 62323); Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level (HCPCS 64493). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.