Dr. Aijaz Ahmed, MD
Stanford, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ahmed, Gastroenterologist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Aijaz Ahmed, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ahmed graduated from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Gastroenterology; Miriam Hosp-Lifespan, Internal Medicine; Fairview-Univ M C-Riverside, Family Medicine. Dr. Ahmed is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahmed’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahmed’s office at (650) 723-4000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ahmed?
Dr. Aijaz Ahmed, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Gastroenterologist 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. Ahmed empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hepatitis, Hepatology, Liver Disease, Transplant Medicine-Liver, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stanford, CA community, Dr. Ahmed is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Ahmed go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Gastroenterology; Miriam Hosp-Lifespan, Internal Medicine; Fairview-Univ M C-Riverside, Family Medicine | Stanford University Program
Medical School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan | University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine | Karachi Medical and Dental College
Is Dr. Ahmed board certified as a Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Aijaz Ahmed, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ahmed speak?
Dr. Ahmed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Ahmed typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Ahmed typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Belly Fluid Drainage
- Abdominal Fluid Aspiration
- Ascites Drainage
- Peritoneal Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 49082: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); without imaging guidance
Does Dr. Ahmed accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahmed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmed accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Ahmed in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ahmed's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Primary surgical resection versus liver transplantation for transplant
, 2014
Clinical Presentation and Survival of Asian and Non-Asian Patients with HCV
, 2014
Both HCV and HBV are Major Causes of Liver Cancer in Southeast Asians.
, 2013
Low incidence of hepatitis B e antigen seroconversion in patients treated with oral nucleos
, 2013
Low hepatitis B envelope antigen seroconversion rate in chronic hepatitis B patients on long
, 2013
Donor Diabetes Mellitus Is an Independent Risk Factor for Graft Loss in HCV Positive
, 2013
Incidence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Among US Patients With Cirrhosis
, 2012
Tenofovir Monotherapy
, 2012
High Frequency of Recurrent Viremia After Hepatitis B e Antigen Seroconversion
, 2012
Risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with chronic liver disease
, 2012
Prospective study of risk factors for hepatitis C virus acquisition by Caucasian, Hispanic
, 2012
Comparison of the Frequency of Corory Artery Disease in Alcohol-Related Versus Non
, 2011
High Rate of Complete Viral Suppression With Combition Therapy
, 2011
Ethnic Differences in Viral Domince Patterns in Patients with Hepatitis B Virus
, 2011
Diabetes Mellitus Increases the Risk of Mortality
, 2010
Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Masquerading As Ascites Secondary to Alcoholic Cirrhosis
, 2009
Transarterial Chemoinfusion for Hepatocellular Carcinoma as Downstaging Therapy
, 2009
Ultra-Deep Pyrosequencing of Hepatitis B Virus Quasispecies from Nucleoside
, 2009
The Asymptomatic Outpatient with Abnormal Liver Function Tests
, 2009
Adenovirus-Induced Acute Liver Failure
, 2009
Magement of Biliary Strictures Following Liver Transplantation
, 2009
Prevalence of Colorectal Neoplasms in Asian Americans
, 2009
Bidirectiolly Adjustable TIPS Reduction by Parallel Stent and Stent-Graft Deployment
, 2008
Long-term survival of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma treated with
, 2007
Current indications and contraindications for liver transplantation.
, 2007
Dermatologic disorders associated with chronic hepatitis C: Effect of interferon therapy
, 2007
Global transcriptiol response to interferon is a determint of HCV treatment outcome
, 2006
Progressive asymptomatic occlusion of a TIPS in a patient with Budd-Chiari syndrome
, 2006
Portal, spienic, and superior mesenteric vein thrombosis in a patient with latent essential
, 2006
Endoscopic approach to the treatment of gastrointestil bleeding.
, 2004
Older age and liver transplantation: A review
, 2004
Chronic hepatitis C with normal aminotransferase levels
, 2004
Prophylaxis against chemotherapy
, 2003
The epidemiology of hepatitis C virus infection
, 2003
Update on chronic hepatitis C.
, 2003
Hepatitis C virus and liver transplantation.
, 2001
Liver transplantation: Evolving patient selection criteria
, 2001
Delayed fatal hemorrhage from pseudoaneurysm of the hepatic artery after percutaneous liver biopsy
, 2001
A novel endoscopic appearance of idiopathic eosinophilic esophagitis
, 2000
The differential diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis
, 2000
Magement of gallstones and their complications
, 2000
Differential diagnosis of gallstone-induced complications
, 2000
Cost-effective evaluation of acute viral hepatitis
, 2000
Novel endoscopic approach for removal of a rectal foreign body
, 1999
Overview of interferon therapy for chronic hepatitis C.
, 1999
A novel technique for endoscopic removal of expandable biliary Wallstent
, 1999
Should we throw fat on the fire? Comment
, 1999
Treatment strategies for chronic hepatitis C
, 1999
Tuberculous peritonitis: Fatality associated with delayed diagnosis
, 1999
An uncommon aetiology of perforated gastric ulcer
, 1999
Lamivudine therapy for chemotherapy-induced reactivation of hepatitis B virus infection
, 1999
Asymptomatic elevation of aminotransferase levels
, 1998
Bloody diarrhea caused by Plesiomos shigelloides proctitis in a human immunodeficiency virus
, 1998
A fatal case of Rhodotorula meningitis in AIDS.
, 1998
Splenic rupture: An unusual complication of colonoscopy
, 1997
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 1447351747.
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. Aijaz Ahmed's specialty?
Dr. Ahmed is a Gastroenterologist near Stanford, CA.
What does a Gastroenterologist do?
An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs.
Is this Dr. Aijaz Ahmed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ahmed is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Aijaz Ahmed accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Aijaz Ahmed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Aijaz Ahmed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Aijaz Ahmed?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Aijaz Ahmed have?
Dr. Aijaz Ahmed is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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