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51 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Ahmed, Neurologist in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 51 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Ahmed completed his residency at Vet Affairs Med Ctr-Brooklyn, Neurology; Umdnj-Univ Hosp, Neurological Surgery; Bronx Municipal Hosp Ctr, General Surgery; Capital Hlth Sys-Fuld Campus, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Ahmed is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahmed’s office.
Where did Dr. Ahmed go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr-Brooklyn, Neurology; Umdnj-Univ Hosp, Neurological Surgery; Bronx Municipal Hosp Ctr, General Surgery; Capital Hlth Sys-Fuld Campus, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: Indira Ghandi Med Coll- Nagpur Univ- Nagpur- Maharashtra- India
Is Dr. Ahmed board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
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 Dr. Ahmed treat?
As a Neurologist, 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:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Ataxia
- Movement Disorder
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
- Loss of Coordination
- Clumsiness
- Balance Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
- R270: Ataxia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
- Z6829: Body mass index [BMI] 29.0-29.9, adult
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Ahmed perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
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 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmed accept in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Ahmed in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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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 1932286937.
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. Iftekhar Ahmed's specialty?
Dr. Ahmed is a Neurologist near Kansas City, MO.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Ahmed to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ahmed is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Iftekhar Ahmed accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Iftekhar 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 Iftekhar Ahmed?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed have?
Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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