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Dr. Safwa Zafar, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients
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Telehealth

    Who is Dr. Zafar, Psychiatrist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Safwa Zafar, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Zafar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zafar’s office at (917) 391-0076.

    What languages does Dr. Zafar speak?

    Dr. Zafar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Zafar typically treat?

    As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Zafar 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. Zafar. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Recurrent Depression in Partial Remission
    • Depression
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes
    • Improving recurrent depression
    • Resolving recurrent depressive symptoms
    • Partial recovery from recurrent depression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
    • F3341: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission

    Also known as:

    • Other Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Atypical ADHD
    • ADHD Not Otherwise Specified
    • Variant ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F908: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, other type

    Does Dr. Zafar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zafar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 391-0076 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zafar accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Zafar in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Zafar's office located?

    Dr. Safwa Zafar also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Safwa Zafar's Primary Practice

    385 5th Ave Rm 1106

    New York, NY 10016

    (917) 391-0076

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Safwa Zafar?

    Dr. Zafar has appointments available at her New York, NY office. Please select a date and time below.

    What is Dr. Zafar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Zafar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013447861.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zafar?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zafar

    What is Dr. Safwa Zafar's specialty?

    What does a Psychiatrist do?

    A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

    Is Dr. Safwa Zafar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Zafar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    When to see a Psychiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Psychiatrist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Safwa Zafar accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Safwa Zafar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Safwa Zafar offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Zafar, or call (917) 391-0076 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Safwa Zafar?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Zafar, or call (917) 391-0076 for more information.

    Where is Dr. Zafar's office located?

    Dr. Zafar's office is located in New York, NY.