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Dr. Ahmed Kawamj, MD

Addiction Medicine Specialist, Anesthesiologist

Aiken, SC

Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kawamj, Addiction Medicine Specialist in Aiken, SC?

    Dr. Ahmed Kawamj, MD is an Addiction Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Aiken, SC. Dr. Kawamj is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kawamj’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kawamj’s office at (410) 580-5020.

    What languages does Dr. Kawamj speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kawamj typically treat?

    As an Addiction Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kawamj 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. Kawamj. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    What procedures does an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kawamj typically perform?

    As an Addiction Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ahmed Kawamj may include:

    Please contact Dr. Kawamj's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Kawamj accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kawamj accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 580-5020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kawamj accept in Aiken, SC?

    Dr. Kawamj in Aiken, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Horizon Mutual Holdings

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of New Jersey

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    Where is Dr. Kawamj's office located?

    Dr. Ahmed Kawamj also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Ahmed Kawamj's Primary Practice

    302 University Pkwy

    Aiken, SC 29801

    (410) 580-5020

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ahmed Kawamj?

    Dr. Kawamj has appointments available at his Aiken, SC office. Please select a date and time below.

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

    Dr. Kawamj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902472277.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kawamj?

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

    What is Dr. Ahmed Kawamj's specialty?

    Dr. Kawamj is an Addiction Medicine Specialist near Aiken, SC.

    What does an Addiction Medicine Specialist do?

    An addiction medicine specialist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and other addictive behaviors. They are trained to address the physical, psychological, and social aspects of addiction to provide comprehensive care to patients struggling with various types of addictions.

    Is Dr. Ahmed Kawamj affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kawamj is affiliated with Memorial Health, Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center 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 an Addiction Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Ahmed Kawamj accepting new patients in Aiken, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Ahmed Kawamj is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ahmed Kawamj offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kawamj, or call (410) 580-5020 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ahmed Kawamj?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kawamj, or call (410) 580-5020 for more information.

    Where is Dr. Kawamj's office located?

    Dr. Kawamj's office is located in Aiken, SC.