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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ahmed, Rheumatologist in Joliet, IL?
Dr. Saba Ahmed, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Joliet, IL. She has been practicing for over 27 years. Dr. Ahmed graduated from The University of Toledo College of Medicine and completed her residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program. Dr. Ahmed is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahmed’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahmed’s office at (815) 744-7246.
Where did Dr. Ahmed go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
Medical School: The University of Toledo College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ahmed speak?
Dr. Ahmed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Ahmed typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, 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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Widespread Osteoarthritis
- Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Multiple Joint Arthritis
- Polyarthritis
- Primary Widespread Arthritis
- Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M159: Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified
- M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Sjogren's Syndrome with Dry Eyes
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Sjögren syndrome
- Sjögren's Keratoconjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Disease from Sjogren's
- Sjogren's Affecting Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3501: Sjogren syndrome with keratoconjunctivitis
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Ahmed typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Saba Ahmed may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
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 (815) 744-7246 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmed accept in Joliet, IL?
Dr. Ahmed in Joliet, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ahmed's office located?
Dr. Saba Ahmed's Primary Practice
903 N 129th Infantry Dr Ste 600
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 744-7246
What is Dr. Ahmed's NPI number?An 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 1861448003.
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. Saba Ahmed's specialty?
Dr. Ahmed is a Rheumatologist near Joliet, IL.
What does a Rheumatologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases.
Is this Dr. Saba Ahmed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ahmed is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Silver Cross Hospital, Riverside Medical Center - Kankakee, Il, Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale, Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet, Northwestern Memorial Hospital 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 a Rheumatologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Saba Ahmed accepting new patients in Joliet, IL?
Yes, Dr. Saba Ahmed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saba Ahmed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (815) 744-7246 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saba Ahmed?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (815) 744-7246 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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