Ahsan Iqbal, M.D.
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Ahsan Iqbal is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Albuquerque, NM with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NM can see Ahsan Iqbal, M.D. in person in Albuquerque or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 17+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 90.12/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 24% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Federal MIPS score higher than 79% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Mexico
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1 University of New Mexico # 105550, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 79% of doctors in New Mexico on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202390.12/100
New Mexico avg: 84.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.5 pts)
Better than 79% of MIPS-scored doctors in New MexicoHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84%
New Mexico avg: 84.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
76
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
106
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
531
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $518k
Percentile rankings compared against 495 reporting peers in New Mexico.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$891 received from industry
46 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Ahsan Iqbal's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 24, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Ahsan Iqbal
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ahsan Iqbal for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Albuquerque 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 Ahsan Iqbal
NPI records show Dr. Iqbal as active with telehealth listed in Albuquerque, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (505) 272-4761.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ahsan Iqbal
Practice Location
1 University of New Mexico # 105550, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Mailing Address
1 University of New Mexico # 105550, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
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