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Dr. Ahmad Choudry, MD

Albany, NY

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Choudry, Hospitalist in Albany, NY?

    Dr. Ahmad Choudry, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Albany, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Choudry is fluent in English, Panjabi, Punjabi, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Choudry’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Choudry’s office at (914) 493-7000.

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

    • Medical School: Ross University School Of Medicine, Roseau, Commonwealth Of Dominica, West Indies

    Is Dr. Choudry board certified in Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Ahmad Choudry, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Choudry speak?

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

    • English

    • Panjabi

    • Punjabi

    • Spanish

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Choudry treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Choudry 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. Choudry. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4189: Other specified sepsis

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    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:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    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:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Adult Failure to Thrive
    • Geriatric Failure to Thrive
    • Unexplained Decline in Adults
    • Wasting Syndrome in Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R627: Adult failure to thrive

    Which procedures does Dr. Choudry perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ahmad Choudry may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Choudry's office.

    Does Dr. Choudry accept my insurance?

    Dr. Choudry accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (914) 493-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Choudry accept in Albany, NY?

    Dr. Choudry in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CDPHP

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • MVP Healthcare

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Choudry's office located?

    Dr. Ahmad Choudry's Primary Practice

    47 New Scotland Ave

    Albany, NY 12208

    (914) 493-7000

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    Dr. Ahmad Choudry's Practice 2

    134 Homer Ave

    Cortland, NY 13045

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    Dr. Ahmad Choudry's Practice 3

    100 Woods Rd

    Valhalla, NY 10595

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

    Dr. Choudry's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306992250.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Choudry?

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

    What is Dr. Ahmad Choudry's specialty?

    Dr. Choudry is a Hospitalist near Albany, NY. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Choudry to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Choudry is affiliated with Westchester Medical Center, Albany 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

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    Explore Hospitalist with 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 Ahmad Choudry accepting new patients in Albany, NY?

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

    Does Dr. Ahmad Choudry offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Choudry's office at (914) 493-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ahmad Choudry?

    Please contact Dr. Choudry's office at (914) 493-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ahmad Choudry have?

    Dr. Ahmad Choudry is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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