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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Khurshid, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Cranston, RI?
Dr. Shahzad Khurshid, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Cranston, RI with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Khurshid is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Khurshid’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Khurshid’s office at (401) 829-4446.
Where did Dr. Khurshid go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Nishtar Medical College, Bahuddin Zakaria University
Is Dr. Khurshid board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
Yes, Dr. Shahzad Khurshid, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Khurshid speak?
Dr. Khurshid and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Khurshid typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Khurshid 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. Khurshid. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Khurshid typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Khurshid 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. Khurshid. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Khurshid accept my insurance?
Dr. Khurshid accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 829-4446 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Khurshid accept in Cranston, RI?
Dr. Khurshid in Cranston, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
State of Rhode Island
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Khurshid's office located?
Dr. Shahzad Khurshid's Primary Practice
725 Reservoir Ave Ste 103
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 829-4446
What is Dr. Khurshid's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Khurshid's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881754281.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Khurshid?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Khurshid
What is Dr. Shahzad Khurshid's specialty?
Dr. Khurshid is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Cranston, RI.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Shahzad Khurshid affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Khurshid is affiliated with Halifax Health Medical Center-Daytona Beach, The Miriam Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, South County Hospital Campus 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 a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shahzad Khurshid accepting new patients in Cranston, RI?
Yes, Dr. Shahzad Khurshid is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shahzad Khurshid offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Khurshid's office at (401) 829-4446 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shahzad Khurshid?
Please contact Dr. Khurshid's office at (401) 829-4446 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shahzad Khurshid have?
Dr. Shahzad Khurshid is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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