Lotus Ahmed, D.O

Internal Medicine

Lotus Ahmed is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Brooklyn, NY with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(917) 848-5432Brooklyn, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Lotus Ahmed, D.O has practiced internal medicine for 17+ years, working in group practice. Trained at New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology (class of 2009), she has been practicing for over 17 years. A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 34% of reporting doctors in New York
  • Uses generic medications more than 49% of reporting doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 2,154 Internal Medicine providers in NYSee all Internal Medicine in Brooklyn17+ years experienceNPI since 2009

Older · 908dNPPES updated 2023-11-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

518 Mcdonald Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218-3870

Fax: (347) 252-6754
CMS Clinical Data

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 = better

0.92%

New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)

0.92% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.5%

New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in New York

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

12

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

66

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,299

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $148k

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.

Industry Payment Transparency

$165 received from industry

12 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Lotus Ahmed's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2009

    New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

  2. Board certified · Nov 26, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 17 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Education & Training

New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology (Class of 2009)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 5289, New York, NY 10087-5289

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Lotus Ahmed

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Lotus Ahmed for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Brooklyn 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 Lotus Ahmed

Dr. Ahmed is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Brooklyn, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (917) 848-5432.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018. See Data Methodology.

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