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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ahmed, Neurologist in Somerset, NJ?
Dr. Jaffer Ahmed is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Somerset, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ahmed is fluent in English, Bengali, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahmed’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahmed’s office at (732) 246-1311.
What languages does Dr. Ahmed speak?
Dr. Ahmed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bengali
English
Hindi
Urdu
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:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Which procedures does Dr. Ahmed perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jaffer Ahmed may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ahmed's office.
Does Dr. Ahmed accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahmed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 246-1311 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmed accept in Somerset, NJ?
Dr. Ahmed in Somerset, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
Braven Health
Carepoint Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
MagnaCare Rx
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ahmed's office located?
Dr. Jaffer Ahmed's Primary Practice
77 Veronica Ave Ste 102
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-1311
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 1942741384.
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. Jaffer Ahmed's specialty?
Dr. Ahmed is a Neurologist near Somerset, NJ.
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. Jaffer Ahmed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ahmed is affiliated with Centrastate Medical Center, Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, Hunterdon 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
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Is Jaffer Ahmed accepting new patients in Somerset, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Jaffer Ahmed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jaffer Ahmed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (732) 246-1311 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jaffer Ahmed?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (732) 246-1311 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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