Dr. Afshan Hafiz Ahmed
Geriatric Medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 27+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Afshan Hafiz Ahmed, MD, is a Geriatric Medicine specialist in Downers Grove, Illinois. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1997, having over 27 years of diverse experience, especially in Geriatric Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Adventist Glenoaks, Hinsdale Hospital. Dr. Afshan Hafiz Ahmed also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Adventist Health Partners Inc. Dr. Afshan Hafiz Ahmed accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Afshan Hafiz Ahmed at 200 Village Dr to request Dr. Afshan Hafiz Ahmed the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Afshan Hafiz Ahmed |
| Former Name |
Afshan Fatima Hafiz |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
4183682552 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 27 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. Afshan Hafiz Ahmed graduated from medical school in 1997.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1801956768
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, December 11, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She 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 - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Afshan Hafiz Ahmed
Medical Licenses
Dr. Afshan Hafiz Ahmed has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 27 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.
| 036104408 | Illinois |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| 036104408 | Illinois |
- Family Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
click for detail Hospice and Palliative Medicine A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
| 036-104408 | Illinois |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Elmhurst, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Downers Grove, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Glendale Heights, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Hinsdale, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Adventist Arthritis Center
| Adventist Health Partners Inc | 247 |
Practice Locations
200 Village Dr
Downers Grove, IL 60516-3046
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, June 4, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, March 17, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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