Ahmed Heshmat, M.D.
Addiction Medicine Family Medicine
Ahmed Heshmat is an Addiction Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Rockville, MD with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: ADDICTION MEDICINE, GENERAL PRACTICE, GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Ahmed Heshmat, M.D. practices as part of a group addiction medicine family medicine specialist practice in Rockville, MD. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 40 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 17% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Uses generic medications more than 28% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 344dNPPES updated 2025-06-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2401 Research Blvd Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850-3246
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.66%
Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.4 pts)
4.66% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.4%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
107
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
113
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,783
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $198k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Diabetes.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$397 received from industry
20 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Ahmed Heshmat's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 12, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A family medicine physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of addictions.
Taxonomy: 207QA0401X
Virtual Addiction Medicine Care With Ahmed Heshmat
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ahmed Heshmat for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Rockville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ahmed Heshmat
Dr. Heshmat is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rockville, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (240) 912-6025.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ahmed Heshmat
Practice Location
2401 Research Blvd Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850-3246
Mailing Address
2401 Research Blvd Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850-3246
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