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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ahmed, Nephrologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Ali Ahmed, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ahmed is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahmed’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahmed’s office at (260) 203-9600.
What languages does Dr. Ahmed speak?
Dr. Ahmed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Ahmed typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Involuntary Weight Loss
- Significant Weight Loss
- Unintentional Weight Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R634: Abnormal weight loss
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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Ahmed typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Ahmed accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahmed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (260) 203-9600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmed accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Ahmed in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Community Health Choice
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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 1598025496.
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. Ali Ahmed's specialty?
Dr. Ahmed is a Nephrologist near Houston, TX.
What does a Nephrologist do?
An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.
Is this Dr. Ali Ahmed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ahmed is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, Houston Methodist West Hospital, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital 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 Ali Ahmed accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Ali Ahmed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ali Ahmed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (260) 203-9600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ali Ahmed?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (260) 203-9600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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