32 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shaher, Family Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Where did Dr. Shaher go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: West Suburban Hosp Med Ctr, Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shaher speak?
Dr. Shaher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shaher typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shaher 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. Shaher. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
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:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shaher typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ahmad Shaher may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Shaher's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shaher accept my insurance?
Dr. Shaher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 754-0088 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shaher accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Shaher in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
Centene
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Shaher's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Shaher affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shaher has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Shaher's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shaher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376656975.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shaher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shaher