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Who is Dr. Ahmad, Neurologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Ferhad Ahmad, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ahmad is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahmad’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahmad’s office at (415) 362-7707.
What languages does Dr. Ahmad speak?
Dr. Ahmad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Ahmad treat?
As a Neurologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
Also known as:
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- ADHD, Combined Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar II Disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
- Bipolar 2
- Bipolar with hypomania and depression
- Mild bipolar disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
- F3181: Bipolar II disorder
Which procedures does Dr. Ahmad perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ferhad Ahmad may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ahmad's office.
Does Dr. Ahmad accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahmad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 362-7707 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmad accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Ahmad in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Cigna
Community Health Network
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Magellan Health Services
UnitedHealthcare
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Ahmad's office located?
Dr. Ferhad Ahmad's Primary Practice
360 Post St Ste 500
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 362-7707
What is Dr. Ahmad's NPI number?An 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 1831484930.
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. Ferhad Ahmad's specialty?
Dr. Ahmad is a Neurologist near San Francisco, CA.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Ahmad to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ferhad Ahmad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ahmad is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Ferhad Ahmad accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ferhad Ahmad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ferhad Ahmad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahmad's office at (415) 362-7707 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ferhad Ahmad?
Please contact Dr. Ahmad's office at (415) 362-7707 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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