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Dr. Sheikh Ahmed, MD
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist
,Pediatrician
,Neurocritical Care Specialist
,Neurologist
San Antonio, TX
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Ahmed, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Sheikh Ahmed, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Ahmed graduated from Jinnah Sindh Medical University and completed his residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program. Dr. Ahmed is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahmed’s office at (210) 704-3030.
Where did Dr. Ahmed go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
Medical School: Jinnah Sindh Medical University
What languages does Dr. Ahmed speak?
Dr. Ahmed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ahmed typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. 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. 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.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure After Procedure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden breathing failure after surgery
- Acute post-op respiratory arrest
- Acute post-surgical breathing failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J95821: Acute postprocedural respiratory failure
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Narrowing of the Aorta
- Discordant Ventriculoarterial Connection
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- TOF
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Complex Heart Defect
- Aortic Coarctation
- CoA
- Pinched Aorta
- Transposition of the Great Arteries
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- Heart Artery Misconnection
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
- Q251: Coarctation of aorta
- Q203: Discordant ventriculoarterial connection
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ahmed typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sheikh Ahmed may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ahmed accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahmed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 704-3030 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmed accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Ahmed in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bexar County Hospital District
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Educators Mutual Insurance Association
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
State of Texas
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ahmed's office located?
Dr. Sheikh Ahmed's Primary Practice
333 N Santa Rosa
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 704-3030
What hospitals are Dr. Ahmed affiliated with?
Dr. Ahmed has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health,Indianapolis, IN
Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health,Indianapolis, IN
What is Dr. Ahmed's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ahmed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265541361.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahmed?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ahmed
What is Dr. Sheikh Ahmed's specialty?
Dr. Ahmed is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near San Antonio, TX.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is Dr. Sheikh Ahmed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Dr. Ahmed is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Dr. Sheikh Ahmed accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Sheikh Ahmed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sheikh Ahmed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (210) 704-3030 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sheikh Ahmed?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (210) 704-3030 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Ahmed's office located?
Dr. Ahmed's office is located in San Antonio, TX.
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