Dr. Rizwan Ahmed

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 21+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Rizwan Ahmed, MD, is a Gastroenterology specialist in Elkin, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2003, having over 21 years of diverse experience, especially in Gastroenterology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, Fauquier Hospital, Novant Health Prince William Medical Center, North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Dr. Rizwan Ahmed also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Inc. Dr. Rizwan Ahmed accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (336) 527-7308 to request Dr. Rizwan Ahmed the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 201 W Main St
Elkin, NC 28621-3490

Phone 1: (336) 527-7308


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Rizwan Ahmed
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6002972023
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Gastroenterology (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 21 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Rizwan Ahmed attended and graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2003.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1841469061
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, February 21, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, November 3, 2011

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Rizwan Ahmed

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Rizwan Ahmed has been primarily specialized in Gastroenterology for over 21 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology
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    Gastroenterology
    An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Hugh Chatman Neurology


Practice Locations

201 W Main St
Elkin, NC 28621-3490
Phone: (336) 527-7308
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


500 Chatham Medical Park
Elkin, NC 28621-2481
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


520 Chatham Medical Park
Elkin, NC 28621-2481
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, November 20, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, November 3, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Rizwan Ahmed [NPI: 1841469061]Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine