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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alahmad, Hospitalist in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Alaa Alahmad, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Alahmad is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alahmad’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alahmad’s office at (419) 668-8101.
Where did Dr. Alahmad go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria
Is Dr. Alahmad board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Alaa Alahmad, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alahmad speak?
Dr. Alahmad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Alahmad treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Alahmad diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Alahmad. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Alahmad perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Alaa Alahmad may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alahmad's office.
Does Dr. Alahmad accept my insurance?
Dr. Alahmad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (419) 668-8101 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alahmad accept in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Alahmad in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Ohio
State of Tennessee
The Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Alahmad's office located?
What is Dr. Alahmad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alahmad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538332796.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alahmad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alahmad
What is Dr. Alaa Alahmad's specialty?
Dr. Alahmad is a Hospitalist near Cleveland, OH. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Alahmad to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alaa Alahmad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alahmad is affiliated with Aultman Hospital, UH Parma Medical Center, Firelands Regional Medical Center, Fairview Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Alaa Alahmad accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?
Yes, Dr. Alaa Alahmad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alaa Alahmad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alahmad's office at (419) 668-8101 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alaa Alahmad?
Please contact Dr. Alahmad's office at (419) 668-8101 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alaa Alahmad have?
Dr. Alaa Alahmad is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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