Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ahern, Family Medicine Specialist in Ridgefield, CT?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ahern?
Dr. James Ahern, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Family Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ahern empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Ridgefield, CT community, Dr. Ahern is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Ahern go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Univ Sc Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Trident Medical Center/Medical University of South Carolina Program
Medical School: University of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh | University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
Is Dr. Ahern board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. James Ahern, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ahern speak?
Dr. Ahern and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Polish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ahern typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ahern 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. Ahern. 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Rectal 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
- Rectum Cancer Test
- Anal Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1212: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ahern typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Ahern may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Ahern's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ahern accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 431-6342 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahern accept in Ridgefield, CT?
Dr. Ahern in Ridgefield, CT 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Federal government of the United States
Globe Life
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ahern's office located?
Dr. James Ahern's Primary Practice
77 Danbury Rd Ste 1
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 431-6342
What hospitals are Dr. Ahern affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ahern has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ahern's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ahern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356385868.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahern?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ahern