Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Aakif N. Ahmad

Endocrinology
Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley
3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
San Diego, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral required
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Expertise in
6
conditions
Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley
3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
San Diego, CA 

Overview

Aakif Ahmad is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California.

Dr. Ahmad is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Thyroid Nodule, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Ahmad is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Hospital Affiliations

Scripps Green Hospital
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Capital District Physicians Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Sutter Health
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
University of Utah Health
  • EPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley
3811 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego, CA 92130
Other Locations
Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion
9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Ahmad has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

3 Total Publications

Pilot Test of a Culturally Appropriate Diabetes Prevention Intervention for At-Risk Latina Women.
Pilot Test of a Culturally Appropriate Diabetes Prevention Intervention for At-Risk Latina Women.
Journal: The Diabetes educator
Published: October 24, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Aakif N. Ahmad

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Aakif N. Ahmad?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Aakif N. Ahmad by calling their office at 858-682-0164. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Aakif N. Ahmad a top-rated expert for Hyperparathyroidism?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Aakif N. Ahmad is classified as an Advanced expert for Hyperparathyroidism, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Aakif N. Ahmad specialize in?

While Dr. Aakif N. Ahmad is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Hyperparathyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Thyroid Nodule. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Aakif N. Ahmad participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Aakif N. Ahmad has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hyperparathyroidism. You can view a list of Dr. Aakif N. Ahmad's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Aakif N. Ahmad accept my insurance?

Dr. Aakif N. Ahmad accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-682-0164 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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