Dr. Rasheed Ahmad, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Baton Rouge, LA

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Ahmad, Orthopedic Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA?

Dr. Rasheed Ahmad, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ahmad graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his residency at In Univ Sch Of Med, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; In Univ Sch Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Ahmad is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahmad’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahmad’s office at (225) 924-2424.

What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ahmad?

Dr. Rasheed Ahmad, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ahmad empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Fractures, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Baton Rouge/LA community, Dr. Ahmad is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

Where did Dr. Ahmad go to medical school and complete their residency?

Residency: In Univ Sch Of Med, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; In Univ Sch Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery | Indiana University School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine | Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Is Dr. Ahmad board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

Yes, Dr. Rasheed Ahmad, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

What languages does Dr. Ahmad speak?

Dr. Ahmad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English
Spanish

What conditions does Dr. Ahmad treat?

As an Orthopedic Surgeon, 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.

Also known as:

Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Right Wrist Nerve Compression
Right Hand Numbness
Right CTS
Left Wrist Nerve Compression
Left Hand Numbness
Left CTS
Median Nerve Compression
Wrist Nerve Entrapment

ICD-10 Codes:

G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

Also known as:

Finger Pain
Finger Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Sore fingers
Aching fingers
Finger discomfort

ICD-10 Codes:

M79644: Pain in right finger(s)

Also known as:

Right Wrist Pain
Pain
Wrist Injuries and Disorder
Aching right wrist
Sore right wrist
Right wrist discomfort

ICD-10 Codes:

M25531: Pain in right wrist

Also known as:

Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
Osteoarthritis
Degenerative joint disease
Wear-and-tear arthritis
Arthrosis
Joint degeneration

ICD-10 Codes:

M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand

Also known as:

Right Hand Pain
Hand Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Pain in right palm
Right wrist and hand pain
Right hand discomfort

ICD-10 Codes:

M79641: Pain in right hand

Also known as:

Finger Pain
Finger Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Sore Finger
Aching Finger
Finger Discomfort

ICD-10 Codes:

M79645: Pain in left finger(s)

Also known as:

Pain in Left Wrist
Pain
Wrist Injuries and Disorder
Left Wrist Ache
Left Wrist Discomfort
Sore Left Wrist

ICD-10 Codes:

M25532: Pain in left wrist

Also known as:

Trigger Right Middle Finger
Finger Injuries and Disorder
Tendinitis
Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
Snapping Right Middle Finger

ICD-10 Codes:

M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger

What procedures does Dr. Ahmad perform?

As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Ahmad performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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.

Also known as:

Trigger Finger Release Surgery
Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
Wrist Bone Removal
Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
Small Hand/Finger Tumor Removal
Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Additional Finger)
Release of Finger or Palm Tendon
Finger Extensor Tendon Repair
Hand/Finger Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Endoscopy
Tendon Sheath Incision
Trigger Finger Tenolysis
Finger Tendon Release
Hand Tendon Surgery
Ganglion Excision
Wrist Cyst Surgery
Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
Transverse Carpal Ligament Release
Partial Carpectomy
Wrist Bone Excision
Carpal Bone Removal
Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
Hand Soft Tissue Excision
Finger Tumor Removal
Vascular Malformation Excision Hand
Subcutaneous Hand Lesion Removal
Partial Palmar Fasciectomy
Finger Contracture Release
Z-plasty Finger
Flexor Tendon Tenolysis
Tendon Release Surgery (Hand)
Finger Tendon Adhesion Removal
Tendon Repair (Finger)
Finger Tendon Surgery
Extensor Tendon Reconstruction (Finger)
Hand Tumor Excision
Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
Intramuscular Hand Tumor Surgery

CPT Codes:

26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
25210: Carpectomy; 1 bone
26123: Fasciectomy, partial palmar with release of single digit including proximal interphalangeal joint, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft);
26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm
26125: Fasciectomy, partial palmar with release of single digit including proximal interphalangeal joint, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft); each additional digit (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
26440: Tenolysis, flexor tendon; palm OR finger, each tendon
26418: Repair, extensor tendon, finger, primary or secondary; without free graft, each tendon
26113: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 1.5 cm or greater

Also known as:

Wrist Arthroscopy
Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
Removal of Wrist Bones (Carpectomy)
Wrist Bone Removal (Radial Styloidectomy)
Endoscopy
Wrist Scope Surgery
Keyhole Wrist Surgery
Wrist Joint Repair
Triangular Fibrocartilage Repair
De Quervain's Release
Wrist Tendon Decompression
Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
Proximal row carpectomy
Wrist bone excision
Partial wrist fusion
Radial Styloid Excision
Wrist Bone Shaving
Styloidectomy

CPT Codes:

29846: Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; excision and/or repair of triangular fibrocartilage and/or joint debridement
25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
25215: Carpectomy; all bones of proximal row
25230: Radial styloidectomy (separate procedure)

Also known as:

Forearm/Wrist Tendon Transfer
Forearm or Wrist Tendon Release
Tendon Release Surgery for Hand or Finger
Forearm or Wrist Tendon Lengthening/Shortening
Finger Tendon Removal
Tendon Transplant (Arm/Wrist)
Tendon Graft (Forearm)
Flexor Tendon Transfer
Extensor Tendon Transfer
Open tenotomy
Flexor tendon release
Extensor tendon release
Extensor tenolysis
Tendon freeing surgery
Hand tendon surgery
Tendon Adjustment Surgery
Flexor Tendon Surgery
Extensor Tendon Surgery
Wrist Tendon Repair
Flexor Tendon Excision (Finger)
Extensor Tendon Excision (Finger)
Finger Tendon Surgery

CPT Codes:

25310: Tendon transplantation or transfer, flexor or extensor, forearm and/or wrist, single; each tendon
25290: Tenotomy, open, flexor or extensor tendon, forearm and/or wrist, single, each tendon
26445: Tenolysis, extensor tendon, hand OR finger, each tendon
25280: Lengthening or shortening of flexor or extensor tendon, forearm and/or wrist, single, each tendon
26180: Excision of tendon, finger, flexor or extensor, each tendon

Also known as:

Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement (Interposition)
Intercarpal Arthroplasty
Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty

CPT Codes:

25447: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Interposition (Eg, Tendon)

Also known as:

Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
Joint Tap
Bursa Fluid Removal
Small Joint Injection
Arthrocentesis

CPT Codes:

20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

26850: Arthrodesis, metacarpophalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation;
26860: Arthrodesis, interphalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation;

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

26480: Transfer or transplant of tendon, carpometacarpal area or dorsum of hand; without free graft, each tendon
26145: Synovectomy, tendon sheath, radical (tenosynovectomy), flexor tendon, palm and/or finger, each tendon

Also known as:

Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
Hardware Removal Surgery
Buried Implant Extraction
Orthopedic Implant Removal

CPT Codes:

20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

Also known as:

Hand or Finger Cyst Removal
Ganglion cyst removal hand
Tendon sheath lesion excision
Mucous cyst removal finger

CPT Codes:

26160: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or joint capsule (eg, cyst, mucous cyst, or ganglion), hand or finger

Also known as:

Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
Tendon sheath injection
Ligament injection
Plantar fascia injection
Soft tissue injection for pain

CPT Codes:

20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")

Also known as:

Open Surgery for Complex Wrist Fracture
Distal Radius Fracture Repair (Open)
Wrist Fracture with Internal Fixation
Complex Radial Fracture Surgery
Epiphyseal Separation Repair (Wrist)

CPT Codes:

25609: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments

Also known as:

Elbow Ligament Repair
Extensive Elbow Arthroscopy with Debridement
Removal of Elbow Bursa
Endoscopy
Lateral collateral ligament repair
LCL elbow repair
Elbow stabilization surgery
Local tissue elbow repair
Elbow Scope with Cleaning
Surgical Elbow Debridement
Arthroscopic Elbow Cleanup
Olecranon Bursa Excision
Elbow Bursa Removal Surgery
Bursitis Elbow Surgery

CPT Codes:

24343: Repair lateral collateral ligament, elbow, with local tissue
29838: Arthroscopy, elbow, surgical; debridement, extensive
24105: Excision, olecranon bursa

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

26235: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis); proximal or middle phalanx of finger
26236: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis); distal phalanx of finger

Also known as:

Upper Arm or Elbow Tendon/Muscle Repair
Bicep Tendon Repair
Elbow Muscle Surgery
Arm Tendon Reconstruction

CPT Codes:

24341: Repair, tendon or muscle, upper arm or elbow, each tendon or muscle, primary or secondary (excludes rotator cuff)

Also known as:

Finger Joint Capsule Surgery
Finger Joint Capsulectomy
Finger Joint Capsulotomy
Interphalangeal Joint Surgery

CPT Codes:

26525: Capsulectomy or capsulotomy; interphalangeal joint, each joint

Also known as:

Biceps or Triceps Tendon Repair
Distal biceps tendon reinsertion
Triceps tendon repair surgery
Tendon graft for arm

CPT Codes:

24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft

Also known as:

Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
Arthrocentesis
Joint Fluid Removal
Bursa Injection

CPT Codes:

20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance

Also known as:

Tendon Lengthening in Upper Arm or Elbow
Arm Tendon Surgery
Elbow Tendon Release
Upper Arm Tendon Lengthening
Tendon Extension Surgery

CPT Codes:

24305: Tendon lengthening, upper arm or elbow, each tendon

Also known as:

Finger or Toe Joint Surgery
Wrist Joint Surgery with Cartilage Repair
Finger Joint Exploration
Toe Joint Drainage
Removal of Loose Body from Finger Joint
Interphalangeal Joint Surgery
Distal Radioulnar Joint Arthrotomy
Triangular Cartilage Repair (Wrist)
DRUJ Surgery

CPT Codes:

26080: Arthrotomy, with exploration, drainage, or removal of loose or foreign body; interphalangeal joint, each
25107: Arthrotomy, distal radioulnar joint including repair of triangular cartilage, complex

Also known as:

Tennis Elbow Tendon Repair with Debridement
Golfer's Elbow Surgery
Epicondylitis Repair
Elbow Tendon Release and Repair
Open Tendon Debridement Elbow

CPT Codes:

24359: Tenotomy, elbow, lateral or medial (eg, epicondylitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow); debridement, soft tissue and/or bone, open with tendon repair or reattachment

Also known as:

Carpal Tunnel Injection
Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
Wrist pain injection
Carpal tunnel syndrome injection

CPT Codes:

20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel

Also known as:

Finger Ligament Repair
Collateral ligament repair (finger)
MP joint ligament repair
Finger joint stabilization surgery

CPT Codes:

26540: Repair of collateral ligament, metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint

Also known as:

Open Repair of Hand Bone Fracture (Metacarpal)
Metacarpal Fracture Surgery
Hand Fracture Fixation
Broken Hand Bone Surgery
Metacarpal Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)

CPT Codes:

26615: Open treatment of metacarpal fracture, single, includes internal fixation, when performed, each bone

Also known as:

Open Surgery for Finger/Thumb Fracture
Phalangeal Shaft Fracture Repair
Finger Bone Internal Fixation
Broken Finger Surgery

CPT Codes:

26735: Open treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each

Also known as:

Small Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
Hand Soft Tissue Excision
Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
Intramuscular Tumor Excision
Hand Lump Removal

CPT Codes:

26116: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 1.5 cm

Also known as:

Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement with Tendon Transfer
Intercarpal Arthroplasty
Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
Wrist Joint Reconstruction
Tendon Transfer for Hand Joint

CPT Codes:

25448: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Suspension, Including Transfer Or Transplant Of Tendon, With Interposition, When Performed

Also known as:

Finger Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
Endoscopy
Metacarpophalangeal Joint Debridement
MCP Joint Arthroscopy
Finger Scope Surgery

CPT Codes:

29901: Arthroscopy, metacarpophalangeal joint, surgical; with debridement

Also known as:

Finger Joint Surgery
Capsulectomy Finger
Capsulotomy Finger Joint
MCP Joint Surgery
Finger Joint Release

CPT Codes:

26520: Capsulectomy or capsulotomy; metacarpophalangeal joint, each joint

Also known as:

Hand and Forearm Cast Application
Gauntlet Cast
Wrist and Forearm Cast
Hand Cast
Lower Arm Cast

CPT Codes:

29085: Application, cast; hand and lower forearm (gauntlet)

Also known as:

Short Arm Cast Application
Elbow to Finger Cast
Forearm Cast
Arm Immobilization Cast

CPT Codes:

29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)

Also known as:

Scaphoid Bone Non-Union Repair
Navicular bone repair
Wrist bone fusion
Scaphoid fracture surgery

CPT Codes:

25440: Repair Of Nonunion, Scaphoid Carpal (Navicular) Bone, With Or Without Radial Styloidectomy (Includes Obtaining Graft And Necessary Fixation)

Also known as:

Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
Arthrocentesis
Major Joint Aspiration
Bursa Injection
Joint Fluid Removal

CPT Codes:

20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

Also known as:

Open Surgery for Ulnar Fracture
Olecranon Fracture Repair
Coronoid Process Fracture Surgery
Ulnar Bone Fracture Fixation

CPT Codes:

24685: Open treatment of ulnar fracture, proximal end (eg, olecranon or coronoid process[es]), includes internal fixation, when performed

Also known as:

Forearm Bone Fracture Repair (Open Surgery)
Radial Head Fracture Open Reduction
Radius Bone Fracture Surgery
Elbow Fracture Internal Fixation
Radial Head Excision

CPT Codes:

24665: Open treatment of radial head or neck fracture, includes internal fixation or radial head excision, when performed;

Also known as:

Percutaneous Fixation of Hand Bone Fracture
Metacarpal Fracture Fixation
Pinning Hand Bone Fracture
Minimally Invasive Hand Fracture Repair
Hand Fracture Percutaneous Pinning

CPT Codes:

26608: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of metacarpal fracture, each bone

Also known as:

Finger or Thumb Amputation
Digit Amputation
Finger Removal
Thumb Amputation Surgery

CPT Codes:

26951: Amputation, finger or thumb, primary or secondary, any joint or phalanx, single, including neurectomies; with direct closure

Also known as:

Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
Median Nerve Neuroplasty
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
Median Nerve Transposition

CPT Codes:

64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel

Also known as:

Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
Spinal Nerve Transection
Ulnar Nerve Repair or Repositioning at Wrist
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Cubital Tunnel Release
Elbow Nerve Surgery
Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
Spinal Nerve Avulsion
Extradural Nerve Cut
Nerve Root Sectioning
Ulnar nerve neuroplasty wrist
Ulnar nerve transposition wrist
Wrist ulnar nerve release

CPT Codes:

64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural
64719: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at wrist

Also known as:

Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
Shoulder Nerve Injection
Arm Pain Injection
Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

CPT Codes:

64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

Also known as:

Major Arm or Leg Nerve Repair
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Nerve Reconstruction Arm/Leg
Open Neuroplasty

CPT Codes:

64708: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; other than specified

Also known as:

Digital Nerve Repair (Hand or Foot)
Finger Nerve Repair
Toe Nerve Repair
Hand Nerve Suture
Foot Nerve Surgery

CPT Codes:

64831: Suture of digital nerve, hand or foot; 1 nerve

Also known as:

Island Pedicle Flap Surgery
Pedicle flap
Tissue flap surgery
Skin transfer surgery
Reconstructive flap

CPT Codes:

15740: Flap; island pedicle requiring identification and dissection of an anatomically named axial vessel

Also known as:

Nail Bed Repair
Fingernail Bed Repair
Toenail Bed Repair
Nail Injury Repair

CPT Codes:

11760: Repair of nail bed

Also known as:

Skin Flap Surgery
Tissue Transfer
Local Flap Reconstruction
Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement

CPT Codes:

14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less

Also known as:

Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
Excisional Debridement (Bone)
Open Fracture Debridement
Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning

CPT Codes:

11012: Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, muscle, and bone

Does Dr. Ahmad accept my insurance?

Dr. Ahmad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 924-2424 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmad accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

Dr. Ahmad in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
MedImpact
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Where is Dr. Ahmad's office located?

Dr. Rasheed Ahmad's Primary Practice

8080 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste 1000

Baton Rouge, LA 70810

(225) 924-2424

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Dr. Rasheed Ahmad's Practice 2

2390 W Congress St

Lafayette, LA 70506

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Dr. Rasheed Ahmad's Practice 3

9032 Perkins Rd

Baton Rouge, LA 70810

(225) 768-5700

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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 1295732345.

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. Rasheed Ahmad's specialty?

Dr. Ahmad is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Baton Rouge, LA. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Ahmad to book an appointment today.

Is this Dr. Rasheed Ahmad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Ahmad is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge General - Mid City. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Rasheed Ahmad accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

Yes, Dr. Rasheed Ahmad is accepting new patients at this time.

Does Dr. Rasheed Ahmad offer online booking?

Please contact Dr. Ahmad's office at (225) 924-2424 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

How can I make an appointment with Rasheed Ahmad?

Please contact Dr. Ahmad's office at (225) 924-2424 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

Which board certifications does Dr. Rasheed Ahmad have?

Dr. Rasheed Ahmad is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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Dr. Rasheed Ahmad, MD

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Who is Dr. Ahmad, Orthopedic Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA?

What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ahmad?

Where did Dr. Ahmad go to medical school and complete their residency?

Residency: In Univ Sch Of Med, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; In Univ Sch Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery | Indiana University School of Medicine Program

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine | Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Is Dr. Ahmad board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

Yes, Dr. Rasheed Ahmad, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

What languages does Dr. Ahmad speak?

Dr. Ahmad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English

Spanish

What conditions does Dr. Ahmad treat?

What procedures does Dr. Ahmad perform?

Does Dr. Ahmad accept my insurance?

Dr. Ahmad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 924-2424 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmad accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

Dr. Ahmad in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Where is Dr. Ahmad's office located?

Dr. Rasheed Ahmad's Primary Practice

Dr. Rasheed Ahmad's Practice 2

Dr. Rasheed Ahmad's Practice 3

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 1295732345.

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. Rasheed Ahmad's specialty?

Is this Dr. Rasheed Ahmad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Where can I learn more about Orthopedic Surgeon?

Is Rasheed Ahmad accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

Yes, Dr. Rasheed Ahmad is accepting new patients at this time.

Does Dr. Rasheed Ahmad offer online booking?

Please contact Dr. Ahmad's office at (225) 924-2424 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

How can I make an appointment with Rasheed Ahmad?

Please contact Dr. Ahmad's office at (225) 924-2424 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

Which board certifications does Dr. Rasheed Ahmad have?

Dr. Rasheed Ahmad is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Other Orthopedic Surgeon Near Baton Rouge, LA

Dr. Ryan Bliss, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgeon

Dr. Brian Perry, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Michael Robichaux, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

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