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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ahmed, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Burlington, VT?
Dr. Shahid Ahmed is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Burlington, VT with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ahmed is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahmed’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahmed’s office at (802) 847-8400.
What languages does Dr. Ahmed speak?
Dr. Ahmed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ahmed treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, 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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Testicular Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
- Testis Cancer
- Left Testis Cancer
- Germ Cell Tumor
- Male Gonadal Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
- C6292: Malignant neoplasm of left testis, unspecified whether descended or undescended
- C6290: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified testis, unspecified whether descended or undescended
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Melanoma
- Melanoma of the Trunk
- Melanoma of the Right Arm or Shoulder
- Melanoma of the Left Leg or Hip
- Malignant Melanoma
- Skin Cancer (Melanoma)
- Cutaneous Melanoma
- Black Skin Cancer
- Malignant Melanoma of Body
- Skin Cancer on Torso
- Right Arm Melanoma
- Right Shoulder Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Right Arm
- Left Leg Melanoma
- Left Hip Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Left Leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- C439: Malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified
- C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
- C4361: Malignant melanoma of right upper limb, including shoulder
- C4372: Malignant melanoma of left lower limb, including hip
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis
- C649: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal Cancer
- Kidney Tumor
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Urologic Cancer
- Genitourinary Cancer
- Urinary System Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C689: Malignant neoplasm of urinary organ, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
- C674: Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of bladder
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Cancer Spread to Unknown Site
- Bone Cancer
- Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
- Metastatic Cancer of Unknown Primary
- Secondary Cancer, Unspecified Location
- Cancer of Unknown Origin
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
- C799: Secondary malignant neoplasm of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Testicular Cancer
- Testicular Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Cancer of the testicle
- Testis cancer
- Male reproductive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C6211: Malignant neoplasm of descended right testis
Also known as:
- Uveal Melanoma
- Eye Cancer
- Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma Treatment (PDQ)
- Choroidal Melanoma
- Intraocular Melanoma
- Cancer of the Choroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- C6930: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified choroid
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Which procedures does Dr. Ahmed perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Shahid Ahmed may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
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 (802) 847-8400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmed accept in Burlington, VT?
Dr. Ahmed in Burlington, VT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
Carepoint Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ahmed's office located?
Dr. Shahid Ahmed's Primary Practice
111 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 847-8400
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 1841555083.
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. Shahid Ahmed's specialty?
Dr. Ahmed is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Burlington, VT. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Ahmed to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shahid Ahmed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ahmed is affiliated with Emory University Hospital Midtown, Emory Decatur Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
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Is Shahid Ahmed accepting new patients in Burlington, VT?
Yes, Dr. Shahid Ahmed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shahid Ahmed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (802) 847-8400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shahid Ahmed?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (802) 847-8400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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