28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Ahmed, Neurologist in Great Neck, NY?
Dr. Omar Ahmed, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Great Neck, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years. Dr. Ahmed completed his residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Dr. Ahmed is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahmed’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahmed’s office.
Where did Dr. Ahmed go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Residency: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | University Hospitals Case Medical
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania
What languages does Dr. Ahmed speak?
Dr. Ahmed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ahmed treat?
As a Neurologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
- CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
- G5600: Carpal tunnel syndrome, unspecified upper limb
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7910: Myalgia, unspecified site
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Vertebrobasilar Artery Syndrome
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency
- Posterior Circulation TIA
ICD-10 Codes:
- G450: Vertebro-basilar artery syndrome
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Idiopathic Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
- Unknown cause nerve damage
- Peripheral dysautonomia
- Autonomic neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9009: Other idiopathic peripheral autonomic neuropathy
Also known as:
- Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- vertebral low back pain
- spine-related low back pain
- discogenic low back pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Trouble with Attention and Focus
- Mental Disorder
- Concentration issues
- Difficulty focusing
- Attention deficit
ICD-10 Codes:
- R41840: Attention and concentration deficit
What procedures does Dr. Ahmed perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. 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. 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.
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Basic Balance Test
- Balance Tests
- Vestibular Evaluation
- Inner Ear Balance Test
- Nystagmus Test
CPT Codes:
- 92540: Basic vestibular evaluation, includes spontaneous nystagmus test with eccentric gaze fixation nystagmus, with recording, positional nystagmus test, minimum of 4 positions, with recording, optokinetic nystagmus test, bidirectional foveal and peripheral stimulation, with recording, and oscillating tracking test, with recording
Also known as:
- Vertical Electrode Placement
- Electrode Application
- Vertical Electrode Study
- Diagnostic Electrode Use
CPT Codes:
- 92547: Use of vertical electrodes (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Inner Ear Balance Test
- Rotational Vestibular Test
- Sinusoidal Rotational Test
- Vertigo Balance Test
CPT Codes:
- 92546: Sinusoidal vertical axis rotational testing
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Vein Needle or Catheter Insertion
- Venipuncture
- IV Insertion
- Intravenous Access
- Catheter Placement Vein
CPT Codes:
- 36000: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, vein
Does Dr. Ahmed accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahmed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmed accept in Great Neck, NY?
Dr. Ahmed in Great Neck, 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
American Federation of Teachers
Centers Plan for Healthy Living
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Deutsche Bank
Elderplan
Medicaid
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ahmed's office located?
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 1831517002.
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. Omar Ahmed's specialty?
Dr. Ahmed is a Neurologist near Great Neck, NY.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Ahmed to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Omar Ahmed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ahmed is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: St. Vincents Hospital Westchester. 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
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Is Omar Ahmed accepting new patients in Great Neck, NY?
Yes, Dr. Omar Ahmed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Omar Ahmed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Omar Ahmed?
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