Dr. Farooq M Ahmed
Family Practice in Oak Lawn, Illinois
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 29+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Farooq M Ahmed, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1996, having over 29 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Evanston Hospital, Loyola University Medical Center, Mercy Hospital And Medical Center. Dr. Farooq M Ahmed also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Southwest Medical Group Ltd. Dr. Farooq M Ahmed accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (773) 754-3728 to request Dr. Farooq M Ahmed the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Farooq M Ahmed |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
7719089127 |
Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns 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
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
- Geriatric Medicine
Experience
- Over 29 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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. Farooq M Ahmed graduated from medical school in 1996.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1275553240
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, July 20, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, November 22, 2013
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does 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.
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EHR - He does not 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.
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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.
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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. Farooq M Ahmed
Medical Licenses
Dr. Farooq M Ahmed has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 29 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Family Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
click for detail Geriatric Medicine A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
| 036118695 | Illinois |
- Family Medicine / Adolescent Medicine
click for detail Adolescent Medicine A family medicine physician with multidisciplinary training in the unique physical, psychological and social characteristics of adolescents and their health care problems and needs.
| 01062175A | Indiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Evanston, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Maywood, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Chicago, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Southwest Medical Group Ltd
| Southwest Medical Group Ltd | |
Practice Locations
4419 W 95th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453-7223
Phone: (773) 754-3728
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
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, November 22, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Farooq M Ahmed [NPI: 1275553240]Family Practice, Geriatric Medicine