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Dr. Usama Ahmed Ali, MD, PHD

Dr. Usama Ahmed Ali, MD, PHD

White Plains, NY

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ahmed Ali, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in White Plains, NY?

    Dr. Usama Ahmed Ali is a colorectal surgeon who has expertise in the whole gamut of colorectal surgery, including minimally invasive and open colorectal surgical procedures, anorectal operations, and colonoscopy. He completed his medical training at Utrecht University in the Netherlands in 2007. He then did colorectal research as a PhD researcher and was a colorectal research fellow at the Cleveland Clinic in 2011 under the guidance of Dr. Pokala Ravi Kiran. He trained in general and colorectal surgery at the University Medical Center Utrecht and the St. Antonius Hospital in The Netherlands after which he worked as a general and colorectal surgeon in Riverieland Ziekenhuis in Tiel until 2022. Dr. Ahmed Ali has an interest in a wide spectrum of colorectal conditions including benign colorectal conditions, diverticular disease, colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, polyposis and anorectal disorders such as hemorrhoids, abscesses and anal fistulas. Dr. Ahmed Ali trained extensively with Dr. Kiran and Dr. James Church. He works collaboratively with Dr. Church on complex fistula disease within the Anal Fistula Center and is part of the Hereditary Cancer and Familial Polyposis Center. He also works closely with Dr. Kiran in the management of various conditions including complex and reoperative colorectal surgery. Dr. Ahmed Ali has a double PhD in medicine, one of which is in the surgical treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. He also has a Masters in Evidence-Based Medicine from Oxford University. He is a Member of Dutch Society for Surgery and Dutch Society for Gastro-intestinal Surgery (2021).

    What languages does Dr. Ahmed Ali speak?

    Dr. Ahmed Ali and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ahmed Ali treat?

    As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Ahmed Ali 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 Ali. 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:

    • Outlet Dysfunction Constipation
    • Constipation
    • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Constipation
    • Dyssynergic Defecation
    • Obstructed Defecation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5902: Outlet dysfunction constipation
    • K5909: Other constipation
    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Second Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Fourth Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoids
    • Third Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
    • Grade 2 hemorrhoids
    • Moderate hemorrhoids
    • Permanently prolapsed hemorrhoids
    • Grade 4 hemorrhoids
    • Strangulated hemorrhoids
    • Piles
    • Swollen Veins in Anus
    • Anal Lumps
    • Anal veins
    • Swollen rectal veins
    • Prolapsed hemorrhoids
    • Grade 3 hemorrhoids
    • Severe hemorrhoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
    • K643: Fourth degree hemorrhoids
    • K649: Unspecified hemorrhoids
    • K648: Other hemorrhoids
    • K642: Third degree hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Complete Bowel Incontinence
    • Bowel Incontinence
    • Full fecal incontinence
    • Total loss of bowel control
    • Severe accidental bowel leakage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R159: Full incontinence of feces

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula
    • Anal Dysplasia
    • Anal Disorder
    • Fistulas
    • Perianal Fistula
    • Fistula-in-Ano
    • Abnormal Anal Tract
    • Abnormal anal cells
    • Precancerous anal changes
    • Anal epithelial dysplasia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K603: Anal fistula
    • K6282: Dysplasia of anus

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fissure
    • Anal Disorder
    • Rectal Tear
    • Fissure in Anus
    • Perianal Fissure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K602: Anal fissure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Anal and Rectal Condition
    • Anal Disorder
    • Rectal Disorder
    • Proctitis
    • Anal Disorders
    • Rectal Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula
    • Perianal Fistula
    • Fistula in Anus
    • Rectal Fistula

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K6030: Anal fistula, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Lack of Coordination
    • Movement Disorder
    • Clumsiness
    • Ataxia
    • Coordination Problems
    • Unsteady Movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R278: Other lack of coordination

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Anal Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Anal Disorder
    • Perianal Abscess
    • Pus Pocket near Anus
    • Anal Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K610: Anal abscess

    Also known as:

    • Other Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Various Muscle Conditions
    • Uncommon Muscle Problems
    • Specific Muscle Ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6289: Other specified disorders of muscle

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

    What procedures does Dr. Ahmed Ali perform?

    As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Ahmed Ali 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. Ahmed Ali. 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:

    • Pelvic Floor Biofeedback
    • Pelvic Floor Biofeedback Training (Additional Time)
    • Perineal muscle training
    • Anorectal biofeedback
    • Urethral sphincter training
    • EMG biofeedback
    • Perineal Muscle Biofeedback
    • Anorectal Biofeedback
    • Urethral Sphincter Biofeedback

    CPT Codes:

    • 90912: Biofeedback training, perineal muscles, anorectal or urethral sphincter, including EMG and/or manometry, when performed; initial 15 minutes of one-on-one physician or other qualified health care professional contact with the patient
    • 90913: Biofeedback training, perineal muscles, anorectal or urethral sphincter, including EMG and/or manometry, when performed; each additional 15 minutes of one-on-one physician or other qualified health care professional contact with the patient (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Biofeedback Training
    • Biofeedback Therapy
    • Mind-Body Training
    • Physiological Feedback

    CPT Codes:

    • 90901: Biofeedback training by any modality

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Sensation and Tone Test
    • Anorectal Manometry
    • Rectal Balloon Distention Test
    • Pelvic Floor Function Test
    • Rectal Pressure Test
    • Anal Manometry
    • Bowel Control Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 91120: Rectal sensation, tone, and compliance test (ie, response to graded balloon distention)
    • 91122: Anorectal manometry

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Colon Mobilization
    • Laparoscopic Partial Colon Removal
    • Laparoscopic Partial Colectomy
    • Splenic Flexure Mobilization
    • Laparoscopic Colectomy Assist
    • Colon Take-down Surgery
    • Minimally invasive colectomy
    • Laparoscopic bowel resection
    • Keyhole colon surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Colectomy
    • Laparoscopic Bowel Resection
    • Keyhole Colon Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Colon Resection
    • Keyhole Colectomy
    • Ileocolostomy Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 44213: Laparoscopy, surgical, mobilization (take-down) of splenic flexure performed in conjunction with partial colectomy (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
    • 44207: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with anastomosis, with coloproctostomy (low pelvic anastomosis)
    • 44204: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with anastomosis
    • 44205: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with removal of terminal ileum with ileocolostomy

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoid Removal with Rubber Band Ligation
    • Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
    • Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
    • Banding of Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoid Banding

    CPT Codes:

    • 46221: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s)

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • High-Resolution Anoscopy with Biopsy
    • Anoscopy
    • HRA with Biopsy
    • Anal Canal Magnification Exam
    • Anorectal Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 46607: Anoscopy; with high-resolution magnification (HRA) (eg, colposcope, operating microscope) and chemical agent enhancement, with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Seton Placement
    • Fistula Seton Insertion
    • Drainage Seton Placement
    • Anal Fistula Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 46020: Placement of seton

    Also known as:

    • Anal Sphincter Nerve Block
    • Internal Anal Sphincter Chemodenervation
    • Anal Sphincter Injection
    • Botox for Anal Fissure
    • Chemical Denervation of Anal Muscle

    CPT Codes:

    • 46505: Chemodenervation of internal anal sphincter

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoidectomy
    • Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
    • Piles Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;

    Also known as:

    • Drainage of Perianal Abscess
    • Drainage of Rectal Abscess
    • Perianal Abscess Incision
    • Anal Abscess Drainage
    • Superficial Perianal Abscess Treatment
    • Ischiorectal Abscess Drainage
    • Perirectal Abscess Incision
    • Rectal Abscess Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46050: Incision and drainage, perianal abscess, superficial
    • 46040: Incision and drainage of ischiorectal and/or perirectal abscess (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Anal Lesions (Electrocautery)
    • Anal Wart Removal (Electrocautery)
    • Electrosurgical Destruction of Anal Lesions
    • Anus Lesion Excision
    • Electrodessication of Anal Condyloma

    CPT Codes:

    • 46910: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; electrodesiccation

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula Repair with Rectal Flap
    • Rectal Advancement Flap for Fistula
    • Fistula-in-Ano Repair with Flap
    • Anal Fistula Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46288: Closure of anal fistula with rectal advancement flap

    Also known as:

    • Anal Lesion Excision
    • Removal of Anal Warts
    • Surgical Excision of Anal Lesions
    • Anus Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 46922: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; surgical excision

    Also known as:

    • Anal Seton Removal
    • Seton Removal
    • Anal Marker Removal
    • Fistula Seton Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 46030: Removal of anal seton, other marker

    Also known as:

    • Anoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Anoscopy
    • Anoscopy with Lesion Excision
    • Anal Polyp Removal
    • Rectal Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 46610: Anoscopy; with removal of single tumor, polyp, or other lesion by hot biopsy forceps or bipolar cautery

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula Surgery
    • Fistulectomy
    • Fistulotomy
    • Perianal Fistula Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 46270: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); subcutaneous

    Also known as:

    • Anoscopy (Diagnostic)
    • Anoscopy
    • Anal Canal Exam
    • Rectal Scope Exam
    • Anus Diagnostic Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 46600: Anoscopy; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoid Removal Surgery
    • Hemorrhoidectomy
    • Piles Surgery
    • Internal and External Hemorrhoid Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 46255: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, single column/group;

    Also known as:

    • Anoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Anoscopy
    • Anal Scope with Tissue Sample
    • Rectal Biopsy
    • Anorectal Exam with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 46606: Anoscopy; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Activity Test of Anal or Urethral Sphincter
    • Sphincter EMG
    • Anal Sphincter Electromyography
    • Urethral Sphincter EMG
    • Pelvic Floor Muscle Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 51784: Electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, other than needle, any technique

    Also known as:

    • Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
    • Pilonidal Sinus Excision
    • Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
    • Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
    • Tailbone Cyst Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated

    Does Dr. Ahmed Ali accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ahmed Ali accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmed Ali accept in White Plains, NY?

    Dr. Ahmed Ali in White Plains, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • VNSNY Choice

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    Where is Dr. Ahmed Ali's office located?

    ColumbiaDoctors at NewYork-Presbyterian The One

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    1111 Westchester Avenue

    White Plains, NY 10604

    (917) 300-0553

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    What is Dr. Ahmed Ali's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ahmed Ali's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700509452.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahmed Ali?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ahmed Ali

    What is Dr. Usama Ahmed Ali's specialty?

    Dr. Ahmed Ali is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near White Plains, NY. A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders. Contact Dr. Ahmed Ali to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Usama Ahmed Ali affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ahmed Ali is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester 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 Usama Ahmed Ali accepting new patients in White Plains, NY?

    No, Dr. Usama Ahmed Ali is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Usama Ahmed Ali offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ahmed Ali's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Usama Ahmed Ali?

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