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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Amjed, Internist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Saira Amjed, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Amjed is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amjed’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amjed’s office at (504) 842-0245.
What languages does Dr. Amjed speak?
Dr. Amjed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Amjed treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Amjed 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. Amjed. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Joint Stiffness
- Stiff joints
- Limited joint movement
- Joint immobility
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2569: Stiffness of other specified joint, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Which procedures does Dr. Amjed perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Saira Amjed may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Amjed's office.
Does Dr. Amjed accept my insurance?
Dr. Amjed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-0245 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amjed accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Amjed in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Amjed's office located?
Dr. Saira Amjed's Primary Practice
101 W Robert E Lee Blvd Ste 201
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 842-0245
Dr. Saira Amjed's Practice 2
1514 Jefferson Hwy Rm 642
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-0245
What is Dr. Amjed's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amjed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871052019.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amjed?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amjed
What is Dr. Saira Amjed's specialty?
Dr. Amjed is a Internist near New Orleans, LA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Amjed to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Saira Amjed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Amjed is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, St. Bernard Parish Hospital, Slidell 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Saira Amjed accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Saira Amjed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saira Amjed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Amjed's office at (504) 842-0245 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saira Amjed?
Please contact Dr. Amjed's office at (504) 842-0245 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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