Dr. Maqsood Ahmed, MD
Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist
,Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist
,Anesthesiologist
Goldsboro, NC
28 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ahmed, Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist in Goldsboro, NC?
Dr. Maqsood Ahmed, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Goldsboro, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years. Dr. Ahmed completed his residency at E Carolina Univ Sch Of Med, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Ahmed is fluent in English, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahmed’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahmed’s office at (252) 208-7800.
Where did Dr. Ahmed go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: E Carolina Univ Sch Of Med, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Medical School: Allama Iqbal Med Coll- Univ Of Punjab- Lahore- Pakistan
What languages does Dr. Ahmed speak?
Dr. Ahmed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Urdu
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist like Dr. Ahmed typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, 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:
- Drug Addiction
- Drug Use and Addiction
- Substance Dependence
- Drug Abuse
- Substance Use Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1920: Other psychoactive substance dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Disc Degeneration
- Lumbosacral Disc Degeneration
- Worn Spinal Discs
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5137: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist like Dr. Ahmed typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, 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:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
CPT Codes:
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
CPT Codes:
- 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Ahmed accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahmed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (252) 208-7800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmed accept in Goldsboro, NC?
Dr. Ahmed in Goldsboro, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Carepoint Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ahmed's office located?
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 1285715664.
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. Maqsood Ahmed's specialty?
Dr. Ahmed is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist near Goldsboro, NC.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist do?
A physiatrist specializing in Pain Medicine evaluates and treats patients with acute or chronic pain, including pain associated with cancer, in both hospital and outpatient settings. They also collaborate with other specialists to coordinate comprehensive care tailored to the patients needs.
Is this Dr. Maqsood Ahmed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ahmed is affiliated with Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Unc Health Johnston Clayton 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 Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Maqsood Ahmed accepting new patients in Goldsboro, NC?
Yes, Dr. Maqsood Ahmed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maqsood Ahmed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (252) 208-7800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maqsood Ahmed?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (252) 208-7800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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