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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ali, Hepatologist in Columbia, MO?
Dr. Ahmad Ali, MD is a Hepatologist, who primarily practices in Columbia, MO. He is board certified. Dr. Ali is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ali’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ali’s office at (573) 884-7600.
Is Dr. Ali board certified as a Hepatologist?
Yes, Dr. Ahmad Ali, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ali speak?
Dr. Ali and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hepatologist like Dr. Ali typically treat?
As a Hepatologist, Dr. Ali 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. Ali. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Cryptogenic cirrhosis
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NASH
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
- Fatty liver inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
What procedures does a Hepatologist like Dr. Ali typically perform?
As a Hepatologist, Dr. Ali performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ali. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Does Dr. Ali accept my insurance?
Dr. Ali accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (573) 884-7600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ali accept in Columbia, MO?
Dr. Ali in Columbia, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
State of Missouri
State of Oklahoma
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ali's office located?
What is Dr. Ali's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ali's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700048147.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ali?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ali
What is Dr. Ahmad Ali's specialty?
Dr. Ali is a Hepatologist near Columbia, MO.
What does a Hepatologist do?
Hepatology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine classifies Hepatology as a subspecialty of gastroenterology. While physicians who refer to themselves as Hepatologists typically receive training in gastrointestinal programs, this is not always the case.
Is this Dr. Ahmad Ali affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ali is affiliated with University Hospital - Mu Health Care, Mercy Hospital Springfield 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
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Is Ahmad Ali accepting new patients in Columbia, MO?
Yes, Dr. Ahmad Ali is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ahmad Ali offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ali's office at (573) 884-7600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ahmad Ali?
Please contact Dr. Ali's office at (573) 884-7600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ahmad Ali have?
Dr. Ahmad Ali is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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