Shirin Ahmad, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Folsom, CA

Shirin Ahmad, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Folsom, California. She graduated from medical school in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. She is a member of the group practice Regents Of The Univ Of Ca, Regents Of The University Of California and her current practice location is 1743 Creekside Dr Ste 130, Folsom, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (916) 983-2307.

Shirin Ahmad is licensed to practice in California (license number A89557) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1932182318.

Contact Information

Shirin Ahmad, MD
1743 Creekside Dr Ste 130,
Folsom, CA 95630-3541
(916) 983-2307
(916) 983-8528



Physician's Profile

Full NameShirin Ahmad
GenderFemale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience24 Years
Location1743 Creekside Dr Ste 130, Folsom, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Shirin Ahmad graduated from medical school in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1932182318
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/21/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/14/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608842372
  • Enrollment ID: I20050922000642

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Shirin Ahmad such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1932182318NPI-NPPES
035958001OtherILDMERC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology A89557 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of California Davis Medical CenterSacramento, CAHospital
Marshall Medical CenterPlacerville, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Regents Of The Univ Of Ca33754566191346
Regents Of The University Of California8022922475462

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameRegents Of The Univ Of Ca
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013906973
PECOS PAC ID: 3375456619
Enrollment ID: O20031111000892

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Entity NameRegents Of The University Of California
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952998973
PECOS PAC ID: 8022922475
Enrollment ID: O20031118001149

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Shirin Ahmad is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Shirin Ahmad, MD
1743 Creekside Dr Ste 130,
Folsom, CA 95630-3541

Ph: (916) 983-2307
Shirin Ahmad, MD
1743 Creekside Dr Ste 130,
Folsom, CA 95630-3541

Ph: (916) 983-2307

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Folsom, CA

Sharmila P. Amolik, M.D.
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2575 E Bidwell St Ste 100, Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: 916-817-3700    Fax: 916-817-3701
Dr. Preetranjan K Sahota, M.D.
Rheumatology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2545 E Bidwell St, Suite # 110, Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: 916-983-0999    Fax: 916-983-1717
Heather Leigh Daughters, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1650 Creekside Drive, Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: 916-983-7561    Fax: 916-984-7392
Robert J Debruin, M.D.
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1600 Creekside Dr, Suite 3800, Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: 916-984-7830    Fax: 916-984-7887
Amit Shah, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2155 Iron Point Rd, Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: 916-817-5000    
William Frederick Kramer, D.O.
Rheumatology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 705 E Bidwell St, Suite 3-266, Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: 717-364-0954    
Rasik A Patel, M.D.
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1600 Creekside Dr, Suite 2800, Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: 925-367-0641    Fax: 925-964-8003

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