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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. Dr. Heshmat is fluent in English, Arabic, French, Polish, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heshmat’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 as an 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 an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Heshmat typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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 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:
- 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:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
What procedures does an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Heshmat typically perform?
As an Addiction Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ahmed Heshmat may include:
Please contact Dr. Heshmat's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Maryland Physicians Care
Medicare
Other TPA
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
What does an Addiction Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Ahmed Heshmat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Heshmat is affiliated with Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center, Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center, Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring 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
When to see an Addiction Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Addiction Medicine Specialist. Explore 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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