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52 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ahmed, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Farooq Ahmed, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 52 years and is board certified. Dr. Ahmed is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahmed’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahmed’s office.
Is Dr. Ahmed board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Farooq Ahmed, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ahmed speak?
Dr. Ahmed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ahmed typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, 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.
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Medical Exam for Unspecified Reason
- General medical observation
- Routine checkup
- Unspecified health assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z049: Encounter for examination and observation for unspecified reason
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ahmed typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, 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.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Ahmed accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahmed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmed accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Ahmed in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Centene Corporation
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ahmed's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ahmed affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ahmed has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital,Palos Heights, IL
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital,Palos Heights, IL
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital,Harvey, ILRanked General Surgery
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital,Harvey, IL
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Northwestern Memorial Hospital,Chicago, ILRanked in 4 Procedures
Northwestern Memorial Hospital,Chicago, IL
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Osf Healthcare Little Company Of Mary Medical Center,Evergreen Park, ILRanked Hernia Repair Surgery
Osf Healthcare Little Company Of Mary Medical Center,Evergreen Park, IL
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Community Hospital Of Munster,Munster, INRanked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Community Hospital Of Munster,Munster, IN
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Insight Hospital & Medical Center - Chicago,Chicago, IL
Insight Hospital & Medical Center - Chicago,Chicago, IL
What is Dr. Ahmed's NPI number?A 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 1275553240.
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. Farooq Ahmed's specialty?
Dr. Ahmed is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Chicago, IL.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is Dr. Farooq Ahmed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ahmed is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Osf Healthcare Little Company Of Mary Medical Center, Community Hospital Of Munster 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 a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. Farooq Ahmed accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Farooq Ahmed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Farooq 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 Dr. Farooq Ahmed?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Ahmed's office located?
Dr. Ahmed's offices are located in Chicago, IL and Skokie, IL.
Which board certifications does Dr. Farooq Ahmed have?
Dr. Farooq Ahmed is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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