Iftikhar-Ahmad Shahid Chouhdry, MD
Iftikhar-Ahmad Shahid Chouhdry is a Hematology & Oncology specialist based in Ferndale, NY with over 55 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Iftikhar-Ahmad Shahid Chouhdry, MD has been part of the Ferndale medical community since 2005 in group practice. He has been in practice for 55+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better8.67%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+3.6 pts)
8.67% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
36
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
51
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,684
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $75k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$187 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Iftikhar-Ahmad Shahid Chouhdry's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
55 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
Taxonomy: 207RH0003X
Virtual Hematology & Oncology Care With Iftikhar-Ahmad Shahid Chouhdry
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Iftikhar-Ahmad Shahid Chouhdry for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Ferndale 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 Iftikhar-Ahmad Shahid Chouhdry
Dr. Chouhdry is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Ferndale, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (845) 807-3635.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
653 Harris Rd, Ferndale, NY 12734-5142
Mailing Address
653 Harris Rd, Ferndale, NY 12734-5142
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