Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Vaqar Ahmed, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Teaneck, NJ
- NPI 1598961914
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.8 / 100 · 2023
- 26 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
870 Palisade Ave
Teaneck, NJ 076663419
(201) 836-0897
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 18, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New Jersey #25MA10791400
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598961914. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,556
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$208,690
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 776 | 335 | $141 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 379 | 110 | $127 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 200 | 94 | $85 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 96 | 73 | $185 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 58 | 56 | $140 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 29 | 29 | $236 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 18 | 17 | $100 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in Teaneck Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 143. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$17
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $17.13 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,153
Patients
327
Total drug cost
$54,083
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) | Brand | 205 | 57 | $6,439 |
| Valganciclovir Hcl | Generic | 119 | 35 | $36,456 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 118 | 40 | $844 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 99 | 20 | $969 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 92 | 25 | $697 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 82 | 21 | $1,039 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 77 | 19 | $1,301 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 59 | 24 | $354 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 52 | 18 | $460 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 48 | 18 | $708 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Vaqar Ahmed's medical specialty?
Dr. Vaqar Ahmed practices Nephrology Physician in Teaneck, NJ.
Where does Dr. Vaqar Ahmed practice?
Dr. Vaqar Ahmed practices at 870 Palisade Ave, Teaneck, NJ 076663419. Office phone: 2018360897.
What is Dr. Vaqar Ahmed's NPI?
Dr. Vaqar Ahmed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598961914, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vaqar Ahmed accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vaqar Ahmed accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vaqar Ahmed commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.