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Dr. Shazia Ahmed, MD

Arlington, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ahmed, Ophthalmologist in Arlington, VA?

    Dr. Shazia Ahmed, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Arlington, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Ahmed is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahmed’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahmed’s office at (410) 571-8733.

    Is Dr. Ahmed board certified in Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Shazia Ahmed, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Ahmed speak?

    Dr. Ahmed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Ahmed treat?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Ahmed 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. Ahmed. 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:

    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Other Age-Related Cataract
    • Other Secondary Cataract
    • Secondary Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types
    • Other Senile Cataract
    • Uncommon Age-Related Cataract
    • Cataract from another condition
    • Complicated cataract
    • Acquired cataract
    • After-Cataract
    • Posterior Capsule Opacification
    • PCO

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H2589: Other age-related cataract
    • H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
    • H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eye Syndrome
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Dry Eye Disease
    • Chronic Dry Eye
    • Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eyes
    • Tears
    • Dry eye syndrome
    • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
    • Ocular dryness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Cataract
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetes-related cataract
    • Cloudy lens from diabetes
    • Diabetic eye cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eye Syndrome
    • Tears
    • Dry Eyes
    • Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
    • Ocular Dryness
    • Chronic Dry Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04121: Dry eye syndrome of right lacrimal gland
    • H04122: Dry eye syndrome of left lacrimal gland

    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:

    • Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • MGD
    • Blocked Eyelid Glands
    • Eyelid Gland Problems
    • Meibomianitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H0288A: Meibomian gland dysfunction right eye, upper and lower eyelids

    Does Dr. Ahmed accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ahmed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 571-8733 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmed accept in Arlington, VA?

    Dr. Ahmed in Arlington, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Innovation Health

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ahmed's office located?

    Dr. Shazia Ahmed's Primary Practice

    1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 100

    Arlington, VA 22205

    (410) 571-8733

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    Dr. Shazia Ahmed's Practice 2

    8138 Watson St

    Mc Lean, VA 22102

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    Dr. Shazia Ahmed's Practice 3

    12 Chatham Heights Rd Ste 100

    Fredericksburg, VA 22405

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    What is Dr. Ahmed's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ahmed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306012950.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahmed?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ahmed

    What is Dr. Shazia Ahmed's specialty?

    Dr. Ahmed is a Ophthalmologist near Arlington, VA. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Ahmed to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Shazia Ahmed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ahmed is affiliated with Vhc Health - Virginia Hospital Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

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    Is Shazia Ahmed accepting new patients in Arlington, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Shazia Ahmed is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shazia Ahmed offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (410) 571-8733 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shazia Ahmed?

    Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (410) 571-8733 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Shazia Ahmed have?

    Dr. Shazia Ahmed is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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