Shahzad Ahmed

Overview

Shahzad Ahmed is a Cardiologist in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Atrial Myxoma, Heart Failure, and Atrial Fibrillation. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine, 2012 - Doctor Of Osteopathic Medicine

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NY

Fellowships

Plaza Medical Center, 2018

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Medical Center
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
Mount Nittany Medical Center

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
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
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
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

Geisinger Lewistown Hospital - Cardiology
400 Highland Avenue, Lewistown, PA 17044
Other Locations
Geisinger Healthplex State College - Cardiology
132 Abigail Lane, Port Matilda, PA 16870

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shahzad Ahmed

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shahzad Ahmed?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Shahzad Ahmed by calling their office at 800-230-4565. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Shahzad Ahmed a top-rated expert for Pulmonary Edema?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shahzad Ahmed is classified as an Experienced expert for Pulmonary Edema, 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. Shahzad Ahmed specialize in?

While Dr. Shahzad Ahmed is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Pulmonary Edema, Atrial Myxoma, and Heart Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Shahzad Ahmed participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Shahzad Ahmed has published 40 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pulmonary Edema. You can view a list of Dr. Shahzad Ahmed's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Shahzad Ahmed accept my insurance?

Dr. Shahzad Ahmed accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-230-4565 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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