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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shakir, Neurosurgeon in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Ahmed Shakir, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shakir is fluent in English, Afrikaans, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Dutch; Flemish, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Korean, Malayalam, Panjabi; Punjabi, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Tagalog, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese, and Yoruba, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shakir’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shakir’s office at (817) 250-4280.
What languages does Dr. Shakir speak?
Dr. Shakir and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Afrikaans
Arabic
Bengali
Chinese
Dutch; Flemish
English
French
German
Gujarati
Hindi
Hungarian
Italian
Korean
Malayalam
Panjabi; Punjabi
Persian
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Slovak
Tagalog
Tamil
Turkish
Urdu
Vietnamese
Yoruba
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Shakir typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Shakir 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. Shakir. 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:
- Joint Fusion Status
- Surgical Joint Fusion
- Arthrodesis History
- Fused Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z981: Arthrodesis status
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Shakir typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Shakir 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. Shakir. 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:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
Also known as:
- Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
- Anterior Spinal Fixation
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
- Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
- 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
Does Dr. Shakir accept my insurance?
Dr. Shakir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (817) 250-4280 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shakir accept in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Shakir in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Texas
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shakir's office located?
Dr. Ahmed Shakir's Primary Practice
800 5th Ave Ste 500
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 250-4280
What is Dr. Shakir's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shakir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689899312.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shakir?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shakir
What is Dr. Ahmed Shakir's specialty?
Dr. Shakir is a Neurosurgeon near Fort Worth, TX.
What does a Neurosurgeon do?
A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.
Is this Dr. Ahmed Shakir affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shakir is affiliated with Texas Health Arlington Memorial, Texas Health Southlake, Medical City Arlington Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano 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 Ahmed Shakir accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?
Yes, Dr. Ahmed Shakir is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ahmed Shakir offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shakir's office at (817) 250-4280 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ahmed Shakir?
Please contact Dr. Shakir's office at (817) 250-4280 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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