Dr. Sarim Shakeel Ahmed
Dr. Sarim S. Ahmed
Last updated: Feb 20, 2025

Dr. Sarim S. Ahmed

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 16 years
  • Graduated from: State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University
  • Graduation year: 2005
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1649433137

Dr. Sarim S. Ahmed M.D.

Orthopedic Surgeon

He is located at 7301 East 2nd Street Suite 310 in Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Can help patients with the following: Avascular Necrosis, Elbow Pain, Low Back Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Whiplash. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649433137. Appointment can be made via the phone number (877) 821-4657. He is affiliated with 3 practices and 4 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Sarim Shakeel Ahmed, being an orthopedic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Sarim S. Ahmed.

  • ACL Tear
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture
  • Arthritis
  • Avascular Necrosis
  • Back Pain
  • Baker's Cyst
  • Bone Spurs
  • Broken Bone
  • Bunions
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cauda Equina Syndrome
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
  • Dislocated Ankle
  • Dislocated Shoulder
  • Elbow Pain
  • Frostbite
  • Hammer Toe
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Replacement
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
  • Impingement Syndrome
  • Ingrown Toenail
  • Joint Fluid Extraction
  • Knee Pain
  • Knee Replacement
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Kyphosis
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Metatarsal Surgery
  • Morton's Neuroma
  • Osgood-Schlatter Disease
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Separated Shoulder
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylolysis
  • Spondylosis
  • Sprained Ankle
  • Sprained Wrist
  • Stress Fracture
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Trigger Finger
  • Whiplash
  • Wrist Surgery

Procedures Performed by Dr. Sarim S. Ahmed

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Sarim S. Ahmed as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health
Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Choice Bronze HSA HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc
Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Connect Bronze 7400 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze 9500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze CMS Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze SoAZ 4000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze SoAZ 6300 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze SoAZ CMS Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold 2500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold CMS Standard HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold SoAZ 2500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold SoAZ CMS Standard HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 4000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 6100 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver CMS Standard HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver SoAZ 4000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver SoAZ 6200 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver SoAZ CMS Standard HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Oscar Health Plan, Inc.

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 17 plans from Oscar Health Plan, Inc.
Oscar Health Plan, Inc. plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Bronze Classic Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Buena Salud Bronce Simple Para Diabetes HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Classic HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Classic Standard HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Simple HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Simple Diabetes HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic Standard HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Elite Saver Plus HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Diabetes HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple PCP Saver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Specialist Saver with COPD HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 14 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) HMO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Sarim S. Ahmed is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Sarim S. Ahmed is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery .

Bills through: Desert Orthopedics Center Pllc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Stryker $11230
Smith \u0026 Nephew $9006
Medical Device Business Services $3996

Other

Travel and Lodging $13958
Food and Beverage $9489
Consulting $6075

Studies

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NY UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Graduated in 2005

Affiliated practices

Banner -- University Medical Center Phoenix
1111 East Mcdowell Road
Phoenix, 85006 AZ
(602) 239-4601
The Core Institute - Gilbert Spine Center
18444 North 25th Avenue
Phoenix, 85023 AZ
(866) 974-2673
Scottsdale Women's Care
7301 East 2nd Street
Scottsdale, 85251 AZ
(480) 947-8090

Affiliated hospitals

HONORHEALTH SCOTTSDALE SHEA MEDICAL CENTER
9003 EAST SHEA BOULEVARD
SCOTTSDALE, 85260 AZ
(480) 323-3000
SCOTTSDALE OSBORN MEDICAL CENTER
7400 EAST OSBORN ROAD
SCOTTSDALE, 85251 AZ
(480) 882-4004
SCOTTSDALE THOMPSON PEAK MEDICAL CENTER
7400 EAST THOMPSON PEAK PARKWAY
SCOTTSDALE, 85255 AZ
(480) 324-7001
YUMA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
2400 SOUTH AVENUE A
YUMA, 85364 AZ
(928) 336-7600

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Sarim Shakeel Ahmed accept patients with Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health?

Yes, Dr. Sarim Shakeel Ahmed is listed in-network for Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Does Dr. Sarim Shakeel Ahmed have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Sarim Shakeel Ahmed is affiliated with Banner -- University Medical Center Phoenix. For the full list of practices see this list.

Has Dr. Sarim Shakeel Ahmed affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Sarim Shakeel Ahmed is affiliated with HONORHEALTH SCOTTSDALE SHEA MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

What conditions does Dr. Sarim Shakeel Ahmed treat?

Dr. Sarim Shakeel Ahmed provides treatment for Avascular Necrosis, Elbow Pain, Low Back Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Whiplash. For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Sarim Shakeel Ahmed?

Dr. Sarim Shakeel Ahmed's office is located at 7301 East 2nd Street Suite 310 in Scottsdale, AZ 85251.