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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ahmad, Neurologist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Sarah Ahmad, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Ahmad is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahmad’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahmad’s office at (916) 734-3588.
What languages does Dr. Ahmad speak?
Dr. Ahmad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ahmad treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Ahmad 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. Ahmad. 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Chronic Migraine with Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
- Persistent migraine with aura
- Daily classic migraine
- Transformed migraine with aura
- Persistent Migraine with Aura
- Long-term Migraine with Warning Signs
- Chronic Classic Migraine
- Common migraine
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43701: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43E09: Chronic migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43E11: Chronic migraine with aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43E19: Chronic migraine with aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43001: Migraine without aura, not intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43E01: Chronic migraine with aura, not intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Ahmad perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Ahmad 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. Ahmad. 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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
Also known as:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
Does Dr. Ahmad accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahmad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-3588 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmad accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Ahmad in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Ahmad's office located?
Dr. Sarah Ahmad's Primary Practice
3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 2100
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 734-3588
What is Dr. Ahmad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ahmad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184088940.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahmad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ahmad
What is Dr. Sarah Ahmad's specialty?
Dr. Ahmad is a Neurologist near Sacramento, CA.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Ahmad to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Sarah Ahmad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ahmad is affiliated with UC Davis Medical Center, Mercy General Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center - Phoenix, AZ 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 Sarah Ahmad accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Ahmad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sarah Ahmad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahmad's office at (916) 734-3588 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sarah Ahmad?
Please contact Dr. Ahmad's office at (916) 734-3588 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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