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Who is Dr. Ahsan, Internist in Downey, CA?
Dr. Shangida Ahsan, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Downey, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Ahsan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahsan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahsan’s office at (209) 576-3525.
What languages does Dr. Ahsan speak?
Dr. Ahsan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ahsan treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Ahsan 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. Ahsan. 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
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Ahsan perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Shangida Ahsan may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ahsan's office.
Does Dr. Ahsan accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahsan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 576-3525 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahsan accept in Downey, CA?
Dr. Ahsan in Downey, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Scan Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ahsan's office located?
Dr. Shangida Ahsan's Primary Practice
10441 Lakewood Blvd
Downey, CA 90241
(209) 576-3525
What is Dr. Ahsan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ahsan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639638463.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahsan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ahsan
What is Dr. Shangida Ahsan's specialty?
Dr. Ahsan is a Internist near Downey, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Ahsan to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Shangida Ahsan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ahsan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Pih Health Downey Hospital, Uci Health - Lakewood, Prime Healthcare - St. Francis Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Shangida Ahsan accepting new patients in Downey, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shangida Ahsan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shangida Ahsan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahsan's office at (209) 576-3525 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shangida Ahsan?
Please contact Dr. Ahsan's office at (209) 576-3525 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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