Who is Dr. Ahmed, Hospitalist in Glens Falls, NY?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ahmed?
Dr. Shahid Ahmed, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Hospitalist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ahmed empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Glens Falls, NY community, Dr. Ahmed is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Ahmed board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Shahid Ahmed, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ahmed speak?
Dr. Ahmed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Ahmed typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Ahmed typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Shahid Ahmed may include:
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ahmed accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahmed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 926-5925 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmed accept in Glens Falls, NY?
Dr. Ahmed in Glens Falls, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Medicare
MVP Health Care
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ahmed's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ahmed affiliated with?
Dr. Ahmed has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ahmed's NPI number?A 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 1609074897.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahmed?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ahmed