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Who is Dr. Abuelgasim Ahmed, Internist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Khadega Ali Abuelgasim Ahmed, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Abuelgasim Ahmed is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abuelgasim Ahmed’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abuelgasim Ahmed’s office at (202) 745-8000.
What languages does Dr. Abuelgasim Ahmed speak?
Dr. Abuelgasim Ahmed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Abuelgasim Ahmed typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Abuelgasim 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. Abuelgasim 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
- AML Leukemia
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
- C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Platelet Disorder
- Immune thrombocytopenia
- ITP
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Low platelet count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Abuelgasim Ahmed typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Abuelgasim Ahmed 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. Abuelgasim 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Abuelgasim Ahmed accept my insurance?
Dr. Abuelgasim Ahmed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 745-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abuelgasim Ahmed accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Abuelgasim Ahmed in Washington, DC 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 Association
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Abuelgasim Ahmed's office located?
Dr. Khadega Ali Abuelgasim Ahmed's Primary Practice
50 Irving St NW
Washington, DC 20422
(202) 745-8000
What is Dr. Abuelgasim Ahmed's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abuelgasim Ahmed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801070297.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abuelgasim Ahmed?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abuelgasim Ahmed
What is Dr. Khadega Ali Abuelgasim Ahmed's specialty?
Dr. Abuelgasim Ahmed is a Internist near Washington, DC.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Khadega Ali Abuelgasim Ahmed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abuelgasim Ahmed is affiliated with Wilmington Hospital, Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, Beebe Healthcare 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Khadega Ali Abuelgasim Ahmed accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
No, Dr. Khadega Ali Abuelgasim Ahmed is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Khadega Ali Abuelgasim Ahmed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abuelgasim Ahmed's office at (202) 745-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Khadega Ali Abuelgasim Ahmed?
Please contact Dr. Abuelgasim Ahmed's office at (202) 745-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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