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Who is Dr. Ahmed, Otolaryngologist in Downey, CA?
Dr. Sameer Ahmed, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Downey, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Ahmed is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahmed’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahmed’s office at (562) 657-4500.
What languages does Dr. Ahmed speak?
Dr. Ahmed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ahmed treat?
As a Otolaryngologist, 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:
- Sense Organ Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Eye surgery aftercare
- Ear surgery aftercare
- Sensory organ recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48810: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Chronic Outer Ear Infection
- Cholesteatoma
- Chronic Right Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
- Chronic External Otitis', 'Long-term Outer Ear Infection', 'Persistent Swimmer's Ear
- Skin cyst in ear
- Pearl tumor
- Benign ear growth
- Chronic Right Middle Ear Infection
- Chronic Right Otitis Media
- Long-term Right Ear Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
- H6063: Unspecified chronic otitis externa, bilateral
- H7191: Unspecified cholesteatoma, right ear
- H663X1: Other chronic suppurative otitis media, right ear
- H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Mixed Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
- Combined Hearing Loss
- Conductive and Nerve Hearing Loss
- Mixed Type Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H906: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Superficial Fungal Infection
- Fungal Infection
- Skin fungus
- Dermatophytosis
- Tinea
ICD-10 Codes:
- B369: Superficial mycosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Cyst in Left Ear
- Ear Infection
- Cholesteatoma Left Ear
- Left Ear Growth
- Skin Cell Growth in Left Ear
ICD-10 Codes:
- H7192: Unspecified cholesteatoma, left ear
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Chronic Eardrum Inflammation
- Otosclerosis
- Ear Disorder
- Chronic myringitis
- Long-term eardrum swelling
- Persistent tympanic membrane inflammation
- Hardening of the ear bones
- Bone growth in the ear
- Stapes fixation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H7312: Chronic myringitis, left ear
- H8093: Unspecified otosclerosis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
- Benign cranial nerve neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves
Also known as:
- Perforated Eardrum in Both Ears
- Ear Disorder
- Bilateral Ruptured Eardrum
- Hole in Both Eardrums
- Tympanic Membrane Perforation Both Ears
ICD-10 Codes:
- H7293: Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, bilateral
Also known as:
- Bilateral TMJ Joint Pain
- Temporomandibular Disorder
- Both side jaw joint pain
- Bilateral TMJ pain
- Both side temporomandibular arthralgia
ICD-10 Codes:
- M26623: Arthralgia of bilateral temporomandibular joint
Also known as:
- Nasal Bone Fracture
- Fractures
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Nose
- Nose Bone Break
- Fractured Nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- S022XXA: Fracture of nasal bones, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Pulsing Sound in Right Ear
- Tinnitus
- Right Ear Pulsatile Tinnitus
- Throbbing in Right Ear
- Heartbeat Sound in Right Ear
ICD-10 Codes:
- H93A1: Pulsatile tinnitus, right ear
Which procedures does Dr. Ahmed perform as a Otolaryngologist?
As a Otolaryngologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Sameer Ahmed may include:
- Adenoidectomy Consultation
- Adenoidectomy Follow Up
- Allergy Consultation
- Balloon Sinuplasty (BSP)
- Cancer Screening
- Cochlear Implant
- Ear Deformity and Reconstruction
- Ear Surgery Consultation
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 (562) 657-4500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmed accept in Downey, CA?
Dr. Ahmed in Downey, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Altamed Health Services
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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 1225328461.
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. Sameer Ahmed's specialty?
Dr. Ahmed is a Otolaryngologist near Downey, CA. An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders. Contact Dr. Ahmed to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sameer Ahmed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ahmed is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Downey Medical Center. 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 Sameer Ahmed accepting new patients in Downey, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sameer Ahmed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sameer Ahmed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (562) 657-4500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sameer Ahmed?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (562) 657-4500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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