Zulfiqar Ahmed, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Also practices: GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
With over 38 years in psychiatry & neurology, Zulfiqar Ahmed, MD is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Okemos. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 38 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have anxiety, mood disorders, and depression.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 96% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 759dNPPES updated 2024-04-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202356.42/100
Michigan avg: 85.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-27.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better98.7%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.9 pts)
Top 4% of reporting doctors in MichiganHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
118
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
178
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,281
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $158k
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$30 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Zulfiqar Ahmed's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 7, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Zulfiqar Ahmed
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Zulfiqar Ahmed for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Okemos 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 Zulfiqar Ahmed
NPI records show Dr. Ahmed as active with telehealth listed in Okemos, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (517) 999-1104.
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 Zulfiqar Ahmed
Practice Location
2150 Association Dr Ste 100, Okemos, MI 48864-6039
Mailing Address
2150 Association Dr Ste 100, Okemos, MI 48864-6039
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