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Who is Dr. Ahmed, Infectious Disease Specialist in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Sohail Ahmed, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ahmed is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahmed’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahmed’s office at (888) 212-4243.
What languages does Dr. Ahmed speak?
Dr. Ahmed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ahmed treat?
As a Infectious Disease 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:
- Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- Shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis of Right Upper Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Right Arm Skin Infection
- Bacterial Right Arm Infection
- Spreading Right Arm Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03113: Cellulitis of right upper limb
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Sacrum and Tailbone
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- sacral osteomyelitis
- tailbone bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis sacral
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M4628: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Other Elevated White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Other leukocytosis
- High WBC count
- Increased white blood cells
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72828: Other elevated white blood cell count
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Other Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Renal Failure
- Other Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N178: Other acute kidney failure
Also known as:
- Infection from Heart or Blood Vessel Device
- Cardiac implant infection
- Vascular graft infection
- Device-related infection
- Prosthetic heart infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, subsequent encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Ahmed perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Sohail Ahmed may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 (888) 212-4243 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmed accept in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Ahmed in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Health
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ahmed's office located?
Dr. Sohail Ahmed's Practice 2
7501 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 245
Rowlett, TX 75088
(214) 907-1225
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 1104866045.
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. Sohail Ahmed's specialty?
Dr. Ahmed is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Dallas, TX.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Ahmed to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Sohail Ahmed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ahmed is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lake Pointe which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Sohail Ahmed accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?
Yes, Dr. Sohail Ahmed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sohail Ahmed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (888) 212-4243 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sohail Ahmed?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (888) 212-4243 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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