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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ahmad, Critical Care Internist in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Shahryar Ahmad, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ahmad graduated from Allama Iqbal Medical College and completed his residency at St Francis Hospital Program. Dr. Ahmad is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahmad’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahmad’s office.
Where did Dr. Ahmad go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Francis Hospital Program
Medical School: Allama Iqbal Medical College
Is Dr. Ahmad board certified in Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Shahryar Ahmad, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ahmad speak?
Dr. Ahmad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Ahmad treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J439: Emphysema, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Ahmad perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Shahryar Ahmad may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ahmad's office.
Does Dr. Ahmad accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahmad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmad accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Ahmad in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
CommuniCare Advantage
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ahmad's office located?
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 1528253267.
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. Shahryar Ahmad's specialty?
Dr. Ahmad is a Critical Care Internist near Indianapolis, IN. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Ahmad to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shahryar Ahmad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ahmad is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent Women's Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Shahryar Ahmad accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Shahryar Ahmad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shahryar Ahmad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahmad's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shahryar Ahmad?
Please contact Dr. Ahmad's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shahryar Ahmad have?
Dr. Shahryar Ahmad is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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