Sarah Aftab Ahmad, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Patients across LA can see Sarah Aftab Ahmad, M.D. in person in Monroe or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 19+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Monroe area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
312 Grammont St Ste 410, Monroe, LA 71201-7411
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
179
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
29
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
73
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$22.3k received from industry
100 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Sarah Aftab Ahmad's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 28, 2020
CMS-verified certification date
19 years in practice
Experienced
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Mailing address
5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816-6038
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Sarah Aftab Ahmad
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sarah Aftab Ahmad for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Monroe required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sarah Aftab Ahmad
NPI records show Dr. Ahmad as active with telehealth listed in Monroe, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (318) 966-6300.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sarah Aftab Ahmad
Practice Location
312 Grammont St Ste 410, Monroe, LA 71201-7411
Mailing Address
5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816-6038
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