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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hamed, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Jackson, MS?
Dr. Ahmad Hamed, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Jackson, MS with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Hamed is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hamed’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hamed’s office at (888) 815-2005.
What languages does Dr. Hamed speak?
Dr. Hamed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hamed treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hamed 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. Hamed. 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:
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Complete Atrioventricular Septal Defect
- Discordant Ventriculoarterial Connection
- Double Outlet Right Ventricle
- Unspecified Congenital Heart Defect
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Narrowing of the Aorta
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- TOF
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Complex Heart Defect
- Complete AVSD
- Full Endocardial Cushion Defect
- Large Hole in Heart
- Transposition of the Great Arteries
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- Heart Artery Misconnection
- DORV
- Heart Birth Defect
- Heart Malformation at Birth
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- HLHS
- Underdeveloped Left Heart
- Complex Congenital Heart Disease
- Aortic Coarctation
- CoA
- Pinched Aorta
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
- Q2123: Complete atrioventricular septal defect
- Q203: Discordant ventriculoarterial connection
- Q201: Double outlet right ventricle
- Q249: Congenital malformation of heart, unspecified
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
- Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
- Q251: Coarctation of aorta
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
- Inflammation of small airways
- Bronchiole infection
- Acute lung inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
- J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Asthma Attack
- Asthma
- Status Asthmaticus
- Life-Threatening Asthma
- Asthma Emergency
- Severe Persistent Asthma Exacerbation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4542: Moderate persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Which procedures does Dr. Hamed perform as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ahmad Hamed may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hamed's office.
Does Dr. Hamed accept my insurance?
Dr. Hamed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (888) 815-2005 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hamed accept in Jackson, MS?
Dr. Hamed in Jackson, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Molina
State of Mississippi
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hamed's office located?
What is Dr. Hamed's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hamed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114472115.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hamed?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hamed
What is Dr. Ahmad Hamed's specialty?
Dr. Hamed is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Jackson, MS. A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment. Contact Dr. Hamed to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ahmad Hamed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hamed is affiliated with University Of Mississippi Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Ahmad Hamed accepting new patients in Jackson, MS?
Yes, Dr. Ahmad Hamed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ahmad Hamed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hamed's office at (888) 815-2005 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ahmad Hamed?
Please contact Dr. Hamed's office at (888) 815-2005 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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