Nazish Ahmad, D.O
Medical Oncology Internal Medicine
Nazish Ahmad is a Medical Oncology Internal Medicine specialist based in Glendale, AZ with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: HEMATOLOGY
Nazish Ahmad, D.O specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Glendale, AZ in group practice. A New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology graduate since 2008, she brings 18+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 15% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2466dNPPES updated 2019-08-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375/100
Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.8%
Arizona avg: 6.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.7 pts)
5.8% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better62.1%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-20.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
475
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
293
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,518
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.37M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
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 (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — 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 (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$43.2k received from industry
203 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Nazish Ahmad's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
18 years in practice
Experienced
Medical oncologists diagnose and treat cancer using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy. They coordinate care with surgical oncologists and radiation oncologists for comprehensive cancer treatment.
Taxonomy: 207RX0202X
Education & Training
New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology (Class of 2008)
Mailing address
9250 W Thomas Rd Ste 150, Phoenix, AZ 85037-3382
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100018
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nazish Ahmad for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Glendale 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 Nazish Ahmad
Dr. Ahmad is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Glendale, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (602) 978-6255.
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 Nazish Ahmad
Practice Location
5601 W Eugie Ave, Glendale, AZ 85304-1255
Mailing Address
9250 W Thomas Rd Ste 150, Phoenix, AZ 85037-3382
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