Dr. Ali Ahmed, MD
2626 S Loop W Ste 265, Houston, TX 77054 • +1-831-555-3653
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1995)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1598025496 • CBSA 26420 • Nephrology
Statistical peer benchmarking across TX Nephrology providers positions Dr. Ali Ahmed, MD in Houston at -0.21σ (60.68th city percentile / 47.46th state percentile, 540 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 19 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 4 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Ahmed (averaging 3.3 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management) represents 48% of tracked volume (853 encounters), paired with 90960 (391x).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Ahmed (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $212.00 (community reported average: $212.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 16-minute average reception wait, and a 4.73/5 modern protocol openness score across 12 patient logs.
From 2626 S Loop W Ste 265 in Houston (+1-831-555-3653), Dr. Ahmed, MD (31-year clinical track record) delivers 19 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Houston, TX Nephrology peers
1,777 annual services across 540 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Nephrology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management | 853 | 60.68th | $190 – $261 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 391 | 57.68th | $381 – $522 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 320 | 56.68th | $278 – $380 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 213 | 60.68th | $262 – $359 |
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Dr. Ali Ahmed, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ahmed National Provider Identifier | NPI #1598025496 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77054) |
| Dr. Ahmed Houston CMS Volume Rank | 60.68th Pct (1,777 CMS svcs; Z -0.213σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $212.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Houston, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $212.00 avg paid • 16 min lobby wait | 12 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.68/5 Listening • 4.73/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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