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Dr. Ahmed Mohamed, MD

Specialist

Mount Vernon, IL

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mohamed, Specialist in Mount Vernon, IL?

    Dr. Ahmed Mohamed, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Mount Vernon, IL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Mohamed is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mohamed’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mohamed’s office at (618) 231-6121.

    Where did Dr. Mohamed go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Johns Hopkins Medical School, Baltimore, Maryland | Oregon Health & Science University

    What languages does Dr. Mohamed speak?

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

    • Arabic
    • English
    • French

    What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Mohamed typically treat?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Mohamed 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. Mohamed. 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:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Mohamed typically perform?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Mohamed 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. Mohamed. 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:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion
    • Cervical Interbody Fusion
    • Anterior Cervical Fusion
    • Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
    • 22552: Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody, Including Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, Osteophytectomy And Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerve Roots; Cervical Below C2, Each Additional Interspace (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spine Allograft Placement
    • Spinal Bone Graft
    • Osteopromotive Material Spine
    • Donor Bone Graft Spine
    • Spine Fusion Material

    CPT Codes:

    • 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block

    CPT Codes:

    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
    • Anterior Spinal Fixation
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
    • Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level

    Does Dr. Mohamed accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mohamed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (618) 231-6121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mohamed accept in Mount Vernon, IL?

    Dr. Mohamed in Mount Vernon, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Broward Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Mohamed's office located?

    Dr. Ahmed Mohamed's Primary Practice

    412 S 34th St Ste 101

    Mount Vernon, IL 62864

    (618) 231-6121

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    Dr. Ahmed Mohamed's Practice 2

    1104 W Main St

    Benton, IL 62812

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    What hospitals are Dr. Mohamed affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Mohamed has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Deaconess Illinois Crossroads,Mount Vernon, IL
    Hamilton Memorial Hospital District,Mc Leansboro, IL
    Ssm Health St. Marys Hospital - Centralia,Centralia, IL
    Ferrell Hospital,Eldorado, IL

    What is Dr. Mohamed's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Mohamed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053633461.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mohamed?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mohamed

    What is Dr. Ahmed Mohamed's specialty?

    Dr. Mohamed is a Specialist near Mount Vernon, IL.

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

    Yes, Dr. Mohamed is affiliated with Anderson Hospital, Ssm Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon 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. Ahmed Mohamed accepting new patients in Mount Vernon, IL?

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

    Does Dr. Ahmed Mohamed offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mohamed's office at (618) 231-6121 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Mohamed's office at (618) 231-6121 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Mohamed's office located?

    Dr. Mohamed's offices are located in Mount Vernon, IL and Benton, IL.