Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ahmad, Internist in Sycamore, IL?
Dr. Shakeel Ahmad, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Sycamore, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ahmad completed his residency at Carle Fndn Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ahmad is fluent in English, Pashto, and Pushto, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahmad’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. Ahmad’s office at (815) 758-8671.
Where did Dr. Ahmad go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Carle Fndn Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Khyber Med Coll, Univ of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
Is Dr. Ahmad board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Shakeel Ahmad, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ahmad speak?
Dr. Ahmad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Pashto
Pushto
What conditions does Dr. Ahmad 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.
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
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Class 1 Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Mild Obesity
- Moderate Obesity
- BMI Class 1 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E66811: Obesity, class 1
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
What procedures does Dr. Ahmad perform?
As an Internist, 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:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Dry Needling for Muscles
- Therapeutic Dry Needling
- Muscle Needle Therapy
- Multiple Muscle Needling
CPT Codes:
- 20561: Needle insertion(s) without injection(s); 3 or more muscles
Does Dr. Ahmad accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahmad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (815) 758-8671 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmad accept in Sycamore, IL?
Dr. Ahmad in Sycamore, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Alliance (HAMP)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1891704029.
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. Shakeel Ahmad's specialty?
Dr. Ahmad is a Internist near Sycamore, IL.
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.
Contact Dr. Ahmad to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Shakeel Ahmad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ahmad is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital 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 Shakeel Ahmad accepting new patients in Sycamore, IL?
Yes, Dr. Shakeel Ahmad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shakeel Ahmad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahmad's office at (815) 758-8671 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shakeel Ahmad?
Please contact Dr. Ahmad's office at (815) 758-8671 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shakeel Ahmad have?
Dr. Shakeel Ahmad is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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