Salim Haji Ahmed, MD
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Salim Haji Ahmed is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology specialist based in Berkley, MI with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MI can see Salim Haji Ahmed, MD in person in Berkley or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2006 and has 20+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and afib (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 80.99/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 25% of MIPS-scored doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 703dNPPES updated 2024-06-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
27901 Woodward Ave Ste 300 Beaumont Northpointe Heart Center - Woodward, Berkley, MI 48072-0921
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202380.99/100
Michigan avg: 85.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better70.9%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-11.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,191
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
674
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,546
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.40M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
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 Atrial Fibrillation.
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
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+44%) — 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 (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — 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 (+12%) — 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 (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$187 received from industry
2 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 Salim Haji Ahmed's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Board certified · Jun 18, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease, specialty of Internal Medicine, which involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them.
Taxonomy: 207RC0001X
Education & Training
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
26901 Beaumont Boulevard Ste. 3d, Southfield, MI 48033-3849
Differs from practice location
Virtual Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Care With Salim Haji Ahmed
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Salim Haji Ahmed for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Berkley 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 Salim Haji Ahmed
Dr. Ahmed is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Berkley, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (248) 545-0070.
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 Salim Haji Ahmed
Practice Location
27901 Woodward Ave Ste 300 Beaumont Northpointe Heart Center - Woodward, Berkley, MI 48072-0921
Mailing Address
26901 Beaumont Boulevard Ste. 3d, Southfield, MI 48033-3849
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