Shair U Ahmed, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Phoenix, AZ

Shair U Ahmed, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Phoenix, Arizona. He went to University Of Arizona College Of Medicine and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Healthtexas Provider Network and his current practice location is 500 W Thomas Rd Ste 500, Phoenix, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (602) 406-4000.

Shair U Ahmed is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 49662) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1629270749.

Contact Information

Shair U Ahmed, MD
500 W Thomas Rd Ste 500,
Phoenix, AZ 85013-4220
(602) 406-4000
(602) 406-6498



Physician's Profile

Full NameShair U Ahmed
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience17 Years
Location500 W Thomas Rd Ste 500, Phoenix, Arizona
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Shair U Ahmed attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629270749
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/01/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/29/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779898275
  • Enrollment ID: I20220906002435

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Shair U Ahmed such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629270749NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 49662 (Arizona)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baylor University Medical CenterDallas, TXHospital
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- WaxahachieWaxahachie, TXHospital
Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - DallasDallas, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Healthtexas Provider Network13552542101810

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Entity NameHealthtexas Provider Network
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760488936
PECOS PAC ID: 1355254210
Enrollment ID: O20040727001187

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Shair U Ahmed, MD
500 W Thomas Rd Ste 500,
Phoenix, AZ 85013-4220

Ph: (602) 406-4000
Shair U Ahmed, MD
500 W Thomas Rd Ste 500,
Phoenix, AZ 85013-4220

Ph: (602) 406-4000

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