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Dr. Saud Ahmed, MD

Oklahoma City, OK

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ahmed, Infectious Disease Specialist in Oklahoma City, OK?

    Dr. Saud Ahmed, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Oklahoma City, OK with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ahmed is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahmed’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahmed’s office at (405) 594-5848.

    What languages does Dr. Ahmed speak?

    Dr. Ahmed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Urdu

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ahmed typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Peritoneal Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Abdominal abscess
    • Intra-abdominal abscess
    • Pus pocket in abdomen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K651: Peritoneal abscess

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Local Skin Infection
    • Skin Infection
    • Skin bacterial infection
    • Subcutaneous tissue infection
    • Localized skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ahmed typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:

    • PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
    • Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
    • PICC Line Placement
    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Declotting of Vascular Access Device
    • Catheter declotting
    • Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
    • Blocked port-a-cath treatment
    • Vascular access device unblocking

    CPT Codes:

    • 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter

    Does Dr. Ahmed accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ahmed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (405) 594-5848 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmed accept in Oklahoma City, OK?

    Dr. Ahmed in Oklahoma City, OK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MHH Healthcare

    • State of Oklahoma

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ahmed's office located?

    Dr. Saud Ahmed's Primary Practice

    1111 N Lee Ave Ste 249

    Oklahoma City, OK 73103

    (405) 594-5848

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    Dr. Saud Ahmed's Practice 2

    1104 E State Highway 152

    Mustang, OK 73064

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    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 1558507962.

    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. Saud Ahmed's specialty?

    What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

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

    Yes, Dr. Ahmed is affiliated with Ssm Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City, Norman Regional Hospital, Oklahoma Heart Hospital South, Summit Medical Center - Edmond, Ok, Onecore Health, Ascension St. John Medical Center 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Saud Ahmed accepting new patients in Oklahoma City, OK?

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

    Does Dr. Saud Ahmed offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (405) 594-5848 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (405) 594-5848 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ahmed's office located?

    Dr. Ahmed's offices are located in Oklahoma City, OK and Mustang, OK.