Individual provider

Farida Ahmed, M.D.

Diagnostic Radiology Physician Nuclear Medicine Physician Medicare enrolled

Farida Ahmed, M.D. is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Chicago, IL, registered under NPI 1609816875. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.

Getting there

The practice address on file is OUR LADY OF THE RESURRECTION HOSPITAL 5645 W. ADDISON STREET, Chicago, IL 60634. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
036066117 IL Diagnostic Radiology Physician primary
036066117 IL Nuclear Medicine Physician

This provider holds licence 036066117 issued in IL. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology
PAC ID
4587644869

Enrolled in Medicare 8 times, across 8 states:

StateEnrollment IDProvider type
Illinois I20040726000922 Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology
Pennsylvania I20200228000016 Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology
Missouri I20210323002297 Practitioner - Interventional Radiology
Georgia I20240118002549 Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology
New Jersey I20240510003421 Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology
Tennessee I20240711004249 Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology
Nevada I20250930002794 Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology
Florida I20251205004257 Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology. There are 8 separate enrolment records across 8 states (IL, PA, MO, GA, NJ, TN, NV, FL). Multiple enrolments usually mean the provider bills Medicare from more than one practice location, or has kept an earlier enrolment after moving. Each record carries its own enrolment ID, listed above. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Diagnostic Radiology covers

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 2085R0202X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Radiology Diagnostic Radiology

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
2085R0202X Diagnostic Radiology Physician Diagnostic Radiology 036066117 IL primary
207U00000X Nuclear Medicine Physician 036066117 IL

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1609816875 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateJun 7, 2006
Last updatedOct 29, 2020
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialM.D.
Practice address OUR LADY OF THE RESURRECTION HOSPITAL
5645 W. ADDISON STREET
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 282-7000
Mailing address 520 E 22ND ST
Lombard, IL 60148
The last update on file is Oct 29, 2020. Providers are only required to update NPPES when their information changes, so an older date does not necessarily mean the details are wrong — but it is worth a quick call before you travel.

Number check

1609816875 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 5 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 6 0 9 8 1 6 8 7
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 6 0 9 7 1 3 8 5

Sum = 65 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 5 · actual last digit = 5

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1609816875?
NPI 1609816875 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Farida Ahmed, M.D. in Chicago, IL. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Diagnostic Radiology cover?
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
How do I contact Farida Ahmed, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (773) 282-7000, last updated Oct 29, 2020. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Farida Ahmed, M.D. accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1609816875 a valid number?
Yes. 1609816875 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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