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Dr. Sahar Ahmad, MD

East Setauket, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ahmad, Pulmonologist in East Setauket, NY?

    Dr. Sahar Ahmad, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in East Setauket, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ahmad is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahmad’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahmad’s office at (631) 444-0580.

    What languages does Dr. Ahmad speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Ahmad typically treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Ahmad 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. Ahmad. 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:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Does Dr. Ahmad accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ahmad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 444-0580 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmad accept in East Setauket, NY?

    Dr. Ahmad in East Setauket, 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

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ahmad's office located?

    Dr. Sahar Ahmad's Primary Practice

    26 Research Way

    East Setauket, NY 11733

    (631) 444-0580

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    Nephrology

    Lauterbur Dr

    Stony Brook, NY 11794

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

    Dr. Ahmad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669756193.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahmad?

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

    What is Dr. Sahar Ahmad's specialty?

    Dr. Ahmad is a Pulmonologist near East Setauket, NY.

    What does a Pulmonologist do?

    An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.

    Is Dr. Sahar Ahmad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ahmad is affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pulmonologist. 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. Sahar Ahmad accepting new patients in East Setauket, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Sahar Ahmad is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sahar Ahmad offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ahmad's office at (631) 444-0580 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sahar Ahmad?

    Please contact Dr. Ahmad's office at (631) 444-0580 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ahmad's office located?

    Dr. Ahmad's offices are located in East Setauket, NY and Stony Brook, NY.