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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ahmed, Nephrologist in Fountain Valley, CA?
Dr. Zavier Ahmed, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Fountain Valley, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Ahmed is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahmed’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahmed’s office at (714) 241-9200.
What languages does Dr. Ahmed speak?
Dr. Ahmed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Ahmed treat?
As a Nephrologist, 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 1
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 1
- Early Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- N181: Chronic kidney disease, stage 1
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Renal Failure
- Other Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
- N178: Other acute kidney failure
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- ATN
- Kidney Tubule Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
- Low Potassium
- High Sodium Levels
- High Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Electrolyte Disorder
- Fluid Balance Problem
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
- Hypernatremia
- High Blood Sodium
- Too Much Sodium
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E878: Other disorders of electrolyte and fluid balance, not elsewhere classified
- E876: Hypokalemia
- E870: Hyperosmolality and hypernatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Low Calcium
- Calcium
- Hypocalcemia
- Calcium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8351: Hypocalcemia
Which procedures does Dr. Ahmed perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Zavier Ahmed may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
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 (714) 241-9200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmed accept in Fountain Valley, CA?
Dr. Ahmed in Fountain Valley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
HealthSmart
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ahmed's office located?
Dr. Zavier Ahmed's Primary Practice
11180 Warner Ave Ste 463
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 241-9200
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 1255677134.
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. Zavier Ahmed's specialty?
Dr. Ahmed is a Nephrologist near Fountain Valley, CA. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Ahmed to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Zavier Ahmed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ahmed is affiliated with Uci Health - Fountain Valley, Orange County Global Medical Center, Uci Medical Center 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
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Is Zavier Ahmed accepting new patients in Fountain Valley, CA?
Yes, Dr. Zavier Ahmed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Zavier Ahmed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (714) 241-9200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Zavier Ahmed?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (714) 241-9200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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