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Dr. Ahmed Heshmat, MD

Rockville, MD

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    Who is Dr. Heshmat, Addiction Medicine Specialist in Rockville, MD?

    Dr. Ahmed Heshmat, MD is an Addiction Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Rockville, MD. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Heshmat is fluent in English, Arabic, French, Polish, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heshmat’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heshmat’s office at (240) 912-6025.

    Is Dr. Heshmat board certified in Addiction Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Ahmed Heshmat, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Heshmat speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • French

    • Polish

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Heshmat treat?

    As a Addiction Medicine Specialist, Dr. Heshmat 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. Heshmat. 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:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

    Also known as:

    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • B Vitamins
    • B12 Anemia
    • Dietary B12 Anemia
    • Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D518: Other vitamin B12 deficiency anemias

    Also known as:

    • Drug Addiction
    • Drug Use and Addiction
    • Substance Dependence
    • Drug Abuse
    • Substance Use Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1920: Other psychoactive substance dependence, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Repeat Prescription Visit
    • Prescription Refill Appointment
    • Medication Renewal Visit
    • Follow-up for Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription

    Also known as:

    • Understanding Test Results
    • Test results explanation
    • Medical findings review
    • Diagnostic interpretation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Depression
    • Depression
    • Chronic depression
    • Repeated depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Opioid Dependence
    • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Prescription Drug Misuse
    • Opioid addiction
    • Opioid use disorder
    • OUD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Which procedures does Dr. Heshmat perform as a Addiction Medicine Specialist?

    As a Addiction Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ahmed Heshmat may include:

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

    Does Dr. Heshmat accept my insurance?

    Dr. Heshmat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (240) 912-6025 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Heshmat accept in Rockville, MD?

    Dr. Heshmat in Rockville, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

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    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Maryland Physicians Care

    • Medicare

    • State of Maryland

    • Trustmark Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Heshmat's office located?

    Dr. Ahmed Heshmat also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Ahmed Heshmat's Primary Practice

    2401 Research Blvd Ste 200

    Rockville, MD 20850

    (240) 912-6025

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ahmed Heshmat?

    Dr. Heshmat has appointments available at his Rockville, MD office. Please select a date and time below.

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

    Dr. Heshmat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356362263.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heshmat?

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

    What is Dr. Ahmed Heshmat's specialty?

    Dr. Heshmat is a Addiction Medicine Specialist near Rockville, MD. An addiction medicine specialist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and other addictive behaviors. They are trained to address the physical, psychological, and social aspects of addiction to provide comprehensive care to patients struggling with various types of addictions. Contact Dr. Heshmat to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ahmed Heshmat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Heshmat 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

    Where can I learn more about Addiction Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Addiction Medicine Specialist 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 Ahmed Heshmat accepting new patients in Rockville, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Ahmed Heshmat is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ahmed Heshmat offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Heshmat, or call (240) 912-6025 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Ahmed Heshmat?

    Yes, Dr. Heshmat offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Heshmat, or call (240) 912-6025 for more information.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ahmed Heshmat have?

    Dr. Ahmed Heshmat is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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