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Who is Dr. Ahmed, Psychiatrist in Carbondale, IL?
Dr. Alaa Ahmed, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Carbondale, IL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Ahmed is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahmed’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahmed’s office at (618) 549-5361.
What languages does Dr. Ahmed speak?
Dr. Ahmed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ahmed treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Ahmed 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. Ahmed. 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
- Mild Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Mild chronic depression
- Mild recurring depression
- Mild depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Major depressive disorder
- Mood disorder
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
- F32A: Depression, unspecified
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar II Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder with Moderate Depressive Episode
- Moderate Mixed Bipolar Episode
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
- Bipolar 2
- Bipolar with hypomania and depression
- Mild bipolar disorder
- Moderate bipolar depression
- Moderate depressive phase of bipolar
- Significant low mood in bipolar
- Moderate mixed features bipolar
- Bipolar I disorder, moderate mixed
- Mixed state bipolar
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
- F3181: Bipolar II disorder
- F3132: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, moderate
- F3162: Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, moderate
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Mixed Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
- Combined Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety with Other Symptoms
- Complex Anxiety
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
- F413: Other mixed anxiety disorders
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Other Specified Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
- Atypical Anxiety
- Uncommon Anxiety Disorder
- Specific Anxiety Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
- F418: Other specified anxiety disorders
Also known as:
- Mood Disorder
- Affective Disorder
- Emotional Disorder
- Mental Health Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F39: Unspecified mood [affective] disorder
Also known as:
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
Also known as:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- PTSD
- Trauma Stress
- Combat Stress
- Shell Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorder
- Child Behavior Disorder
- Youth Mental Health Issues
- Adolescent Emotional Problems
- Childhood Psychiatric Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- F988: Other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence
Which procedures does Dr. Ahmed perform as a Psychiatrist?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alaa Ahmed may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ahmed's office.
Does Dr. Ahmed accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahmed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (618) 549-5361 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmed accept in Carbondale, IL?
Dr. Ahmed in Carbondale, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Molina
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Ahmed's office located?
What is Dr. Ahmed's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ahmed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144742230.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahmed?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ahmed
What is Dr. Alaa Ahmed's specialty?
Dr. Ahmed is a Psychiatrist near Carbondale, IL.
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Contact Dr. Ahmed to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Alaa Ahmed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ahmed 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 Alaa Ahmed accepting new patients in Carbondale, IL?
Yes, Dr. Alaa Ahmed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alaa Ahmed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (618) 549-5361 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alaa Ahmed?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (618) 549-5361 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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