Dr. Shifat Ahmed, MD
625 N 6th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 • +1-598-555-8395
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Phoenix Percentiles
NPI #1568881472 • CBSA 38060 • Gastroenterology
Within the Phoenix, AZ (CBSA 38060) Gastroenterology cohort, Dr. Shifat Ahmed, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 37 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 47.62th municipal percentile and 53.1th AZ percentile (-0.35σ Z-score) based on 1,274 billed procedures for 659 patients.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Ahmed (averaging 1.9 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation) represents 37% of tracked volume (471 encounters), paired with 45380 (319x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Shifat Ahmed in Phoenix (85004) face an estimated $207.00 initial evaluation fee at 625 N 6th St (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 13-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.71/5 from 13 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Ahmed (MD, NPI #1568881472) includes accredited doctoral training (2002, 24 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across AZ.
Compared against Phoenix, AZ Gastroenterology peers
1,274 annual services across 659 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from AZ Gastroenterology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation | 471 | 47.62th | $172 – $235 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 319 | 48.62th | $414 – $567 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 268 | 42.62th | $344 – $471 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 127 | 50.62th | $461 – $631 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 89 | 43.62th | $242 – $332 |
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Dr. Shifat Ahmed, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ahmed National Provider Identifier | NPI #1568881472 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (85004) |
| Dr. Ahmed Phoenix CMS Volume Rank | 47.62th Pct (1,274 CMS svcs; Z -0.353σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (AZ Gastroenterology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $207.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Phoenix, AZ) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $207.00 avg paid • 13 min lobby wait | 13 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.71/5 Listening • 4.49/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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