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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ahmed, Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist in Camden, NJ?
Dr. Rafat Ahmed, MD is a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, who primarily practices in Camden, NJ with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Ahmed graduated from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences and completed her residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program. Dr. Ahmed is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahmed’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahmed’s office at (856) 342-2001.
Where did Dr. Ahmed go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program
Medical School: Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences
What languages does Dr. Ahmed speak?
Dr. Ahmed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ahmed treat?
As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, 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:
- Sickle Cell Disease (Stable)
- Sickle Cell-Hemoglobin C Disease
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle cell anemia without crisis
- Chronic sickle cell disease
- Stable sickle cell
- Hb SC Disease
- Sickle Hemoglobin C Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
- Sickle cell stroke
- Cerebral vascular disease in sickle cell
- Brain involvement in sickle cell
ICD-10 Codes:
- D571: Sickle-cell disease without crisis
- D5720: Sickle-cell/Hb-C disease without crisis
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
- D5703: Hb-SS disease with cerebral vascular involvement
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Hereditary Spherocytosis
- Iron
- Hereditary spherocytosis
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Congenital Hemolytic Anemia
- Minkowski-Chauffard Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D580: Hereditary spherocytosis
Also known as:
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Immune thrombocytopenia
- ITP
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cyclic Neutropenia
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Cyclic neutropenia
- Periodic low neutrophil count
- Cyclical white blood cell deficiency
- Recurrent neutropenia
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D704: Cyclic neutropenia
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hemophilia A
- Hemophilia
- Factor VIII Deficiency', 'Classic Hemophilia', 'Bleeder's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D66: Hereditary factor VIII deficiency
Also known as:
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Clotting Test
- Blood
- Coagulation Disorder
- Blood Clotting Problem
- Abnormal PT/INR
ICD-10 Codes:
- R791: Abnormal coagulation profile
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Beta Zero Thalassemia
- Sickle Cell Beta Plus Thalassemia
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Beta thalassemia
- Sickle Beta-0 Thalassemia
- Hb S/Beta-0 Thalassemia
- Sickle Beta+ Thalassemia
- Hb S/Beta+ Thalassemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5742: Sickle-cell thalassemia beta zero without crisis
- D5744: Sickle-cell thalassemia beta plus without crisis
Also known as:
- Family History of Blood or Immune System Disorder
- Blood Disorder
- Family History
- Immune System and Disorder
- Genetic blood disorders
- Hereditary immune conditions
- Inherited blood disease risk
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z832: Family history of diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
Also known as:
- Other Hemoglobin Disorder
- Anemia
- Rare hemoglobinopathy
- Uncommon blood disorder
- Genetic blood condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- D582: Other hemoglobinopathies
Which procedures does Dr. Ahmed perform as a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist?
As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rafat Ahmed may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
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 (856) 342-2001 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmed accept in Camden, NJ?
Dr. Ahmed in Camden, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1629223847.
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. Rafat Ahmed's specialty?
Dr. Ahmed is a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist near Camden, NJ. A pediatrician trained in the integration of pediatrics, hematology, and oncology, specializing in the recognition and management of blood disorders and cancer in children. This expert provides comprehensive care for conditions such as anemia, bleeding disorders, and various pediatric cancers. Contact Dr. Ahmed to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rafat Ahmed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ahmed is affiliated with Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional 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 Rafat Ahmed accepting new patients in Camden, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Rafat Ahmed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rafat Ahmed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (856) 342-2001 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rafat Ahmed?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (856) 342-2001 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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