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Dr. Sanam Ahmed, MD

Critical Care Surgeon, Internist

Staten Island, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ahmed, Critical Care Surgeon in Staten Island, NY?

    Dr. Sanam Ahmed, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Staten Island, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Ahmed is fluent in English, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian, 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 (212) 241-8867.

    Is Dr. Ahmed board certified as a Critical Care Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Sanam 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
    • Russian
    • Spanish
    • Ukrainian

    What conditions does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Ahmed typically treat?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG
    • Heart Bypass Graft
    • Bypass Surgery Graft

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A4189: Other specified sepsis

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Cardiogenic Shock
    • Shock
    • Heart-related shock
    • Cardiac shock
    • Circulatory collapse from heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R570: Cardiogenic shock

    What procedures does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Ahmed typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, 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:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Ahmed accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ahmed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-8867 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmed accept in Staten Island, NY?

    Dr. Ahmed in Staten Island, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Visiting Nurse Service of New York

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    Where is Dr. Ahmed's office located?

    Dr. Sanam Ahmed's Primary Practice

    475 Seaview Ave

    Staten Island, NY 10305

    (212) 241-8867

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    Dr. Sanam Ahmed's Practice 2

    5 E 98th St

    New York, NY 10029

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    What hospitals are Dr. Ahmed affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Ahmed has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Mount Sinai Morningside - Ambulatory Care Center,New York, NY

    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 1356587638.

    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. Sanam Ahmed's specialty?

    Dr. Ahmed is a Critical Care Surgeon near Staten Island, NY.

    What does a Critical Care Surgeon do?

    A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists.

    Is Dr. Sanam Ahmed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ahmed is affiliated with Mount Sinai West, The Mount Sinai Hospital 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 Dr. Sanam Ahmed accepting new patients in Staten Island, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Sanam Ahmed is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sanam Ahmed offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (212) 241-8867 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sanam Ahmed?

    Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (212) 241-8867 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ahmed's office located?

    Dr. Ahmed's offices are located in Staten Island, NY and New York, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sanam Ahmed have?

    Dr. Sanam Ahmed is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.