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Dr. Avnit Ahuja, MD

Dr. Avnit Ahuja, MD

Richmond, VA

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Ahuja, Rheumatologist in Richmond, VA?

    Dr. Avnit Ahuja, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Richmond, VA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Ahuja graduated from Dayanand Medical College and completed her residency at Albert Einstein Healthcare Network Program. Dr. Ahuja is fluent in English, Panjabi, and Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahuja’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahuja’s office at (804) 288-7901.

    Where did Dr. Ahuja go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Albert Einstein Healthcare Network Program

    • Medical School: Dayanand Med Coll & Hosp, Punjab University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India | Dayanand Medical College

    What languages does Dr. Ahuja speak?

    Dr. Ahuja and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Panjabi

    • Punjabi

    What conditions does Dr. Ahuja treat?

    As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Ahuja 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. Ahuja. 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:

    • 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:

    • Arthritis in Multiple Joints
    • Other Forms of Arthritis
    • Arthritis
    • Widespread Arthritis
    • Multiple Joint Inflammation
    • Generalized Arthritis
    • Unspecified Arthritis
    • Arthritis Not Elsewhere Classified
    • Joint Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M130: Polyarthritis, unspecified
    • M1380: Other specified arthritis, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • RA
    • Chronic inflammatory arthritis
    • Autoimmune arthritis
    • Inflammatory joint disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M059: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor, unspecified
    • M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • High ESR Blood Test
    • Other Unusual Substances Found in Blood
    • Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
    • Elevated Sed Rate
    • Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
    • High Inflammatory Marker
    • Specified Foreign Substances in Blood
    • Unexpected Blood Findings
    • Unusual Blood Test Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R700: Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate
    • R7889: Finding of other specified substances, not normally found in blood

    Also known as:

    • Long-term Systemic Steroid Use
    • Steroids
    • Chronic systemic corticosteroid use
    • Oral steroid therapy long-term
    • Systemic steroid medication

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7952: Long term (current) use of systemic steroids

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7910: Myalgia, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    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:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • High Antibody Levels
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Elevated Antibody Titer
    • Increased Antibodies
    • Positive Antibody Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R760: Raised antibody titer

    Also known as:

    • Sjogren's Syndrome
    • Sjögren syndrome
    • Sjogren Syndrome
    • Sjögren's Disease
    • Autoimmune Dry Eye Syndrome
    • Dry Mouth Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M3500: Sjogren syndrome, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lupus
    • Systemic lupus erythematosus
    • SLE
    • Disseminated lupus erythematosus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Ahuja perform as a Rheumatologist?

    As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Avnit Ahuja may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ahuja's office.

    Does Dr. Ahuja accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ahuja accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 288-7901 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ahuja accept in Richmond, VA?

    Dr. Ahuja in Richmond, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ahuja's office located?

    Dr. Avnit Ahuja's Primary Practice

    7702 E Parham Rd Ste 101

    Richmond, VA 23294

    (804) 288-7901

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    Dr. Avnit Ahuja's Practice 2

    1101 Sam Perry Blvd Ste 413

    Fredericksbrg, VA 22401

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    What is Dr. Ahuja's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ahuja's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962616474.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahuja?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ahuja

    What is Dr. Avnit Ahuja's specialty?

    Dr. Ahuja is a Rheumatologist near Richmond, VA. An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases. Contact Dr. Ahuja to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Avnit Ahuja affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Ahuja is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Sentara Williamsburg Regional 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

    Where can I learn more about Rheumatologist?

    Explore Rheumatologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Avnit Ahuja accepting new patients in Richmond, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Avnit Ahuja is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Avnit Ahuja offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ahuja's office at (804) 288-7901 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Avnit Ahuja?

    Please contact Dr. Ahuja's office at (804) 288-7901 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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