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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shafiq, Family Medicine Specialist in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Nimra Shafiq, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Shafiq is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shafiq’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shafiq’s office at (330) 729-8700.
What languages does Dr. Shafiq speak?
Dr. Shafiq and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shafiq typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shafiq 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. Shafiq. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- B Vitamins
- B12 Anemia
- Dietary B12 Anemia
- Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D519: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shafiq typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nimra Shafiq may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Shafiq's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shafiq accept my insurance?
Dr. Shafiq accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (330) 729-8700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shafiq accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Shafiq in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Highmark Health
Independent Health Association
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shafiq's office located?
Dr. Nimra Shafiq's Primary Practice
726 Exchange St Ste 516
Buffalo, NY 14210
(330) 729-8700
What is Dr. Shafiq's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shafiq's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053055764.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shafiq?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shafiq
What is Dr. Nimra Shafiq's specialty?
Dr. Shafiq is a Family Medicine Specialist near Buffalo, NY.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Nimra Shafiq affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shafiq is affiliated with Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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
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Is Nimra Shafiq accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Nimra Shafiq is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nimra Shafiq offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shafiq's office at (330) 729-8700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nimra Shafiq?
Please contact Dr. Shafiq's office at (330) 729-8700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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