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Ahmad A Aref, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in Chicago, IL · enumerated 2007.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1053522540

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Ahmad A Aref
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 1855 W Taylor St, Suite 3.171, Chicago, IL, 60612
Phone (312) 996-7030
Enumeration date May 25, 2007
Last updated in NPPES Aug 22, 2013

Taxonomy & licenses

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License FA 1870915 (FL) Secondary
207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 036127402 (IL) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
036127402 Medicaid IL -
522630036 Other IL MEDICARE PTAN

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Ahmad Aref?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Ahmad Aref is 1053522540, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Ahmad Aref practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Chicago, IL. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2013-08-22.