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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ahmad, Internist in Avenel, NJ?
Dr. Saira Ahmad, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Avenel, NJ. Dr. Ahmad is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahmad’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahmad’s office.
What languages does Dr. Ahmad speak?
Dr. Ahmad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ahmad typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ahmad 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. Ahmad. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ahmad typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Saira Ahmad may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Ahmad's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ahmad accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahmad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmad accept in Avenel, NJ?
Dr. Ahmad in Avenel, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ahmad's office located?
What is Dr. Ahmad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ahmad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528203676.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahmad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ahmad
What is Dr. Saira Ahmad's specialty?
Dr. Ahmad is a Internist near Avenel, NJ.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Saira Ahmad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ahmad is affiliated with St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Jfk University Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Saira Ahmad accepting new patients in Avenel, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Saira Ahmad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saira Ahmad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahmad's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saira Ahmad?
Please contact Dr. Ahmad's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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415 Avenel St
Avenel, NJ 07001