Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Afaq Ahmad, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Pittsburgh, PA
- NPI 1568411015
- Accepts Medicare
- 47 yrs in practice
- Male
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2 Hot Metal St, Quantum One
Pittsburgh, PA 152032348
(412) 432-7424
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1979 — 47 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MD045652L
- Medicaid
- PA #0001275713
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568411015. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
639
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$45,203
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 306 | 283 | $8 | |
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 189 | 180 | $119 | |
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 101 | 97 | $174 | |
99283 |
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | 29 | 29 | $71 | |
99282 |
Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making | 14 | 14 | $41 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 133 peers in this city , average services per provider: 81. This provider delivers 7.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$27
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 2 | $26.96 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
603
Patients
557
Total drug cost
$15,464
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 129 | 126 | $503 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 74 | 74 | $522 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | Generic | 58 | 56 | $384 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 56 | 52 | $317 |
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 36 | 36 | $137 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 35 | 34 | $243 |
| Meclizine Hcl | Generic | 35 | 32 | $209 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 29 | 28 | $159 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 27 | 27 | $155 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 27 | 17 | $584 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Afaq Ahmad's medical specialty?
Dr. Afaq Ahmad practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Afaq Ahmad practice?
Dr. Afaq Ahmad practices at 2 Hot Metal St, Pittsburgh, PA 152032348. Office phone: 4124327424.
What is Dr. Afaq Ahmad's NPI?
Dr. Afaq Ahmad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568411015, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Afaq Ahmad accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Afaq Ahmad accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Afaq Ahmad commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.