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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Khokhar, Infectious Disease Specialist in Dorchester, MA?
Dr. Saba Khokhar, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Dorchester, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Khokhar is fluent in English, Hindi, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Khokhar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Khokhar’s office at (480) 587-6970.
Is Dr. Khokhar board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Saba Khokhar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Khokhar speak?
Dr. Khokhar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
Urdu
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Khokhar typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Khokhar 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. Khokhar. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Khokhar typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Saba Khokhar may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Khokhar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Khokhar accept my insurance?
Dr. Khokhar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 587-6970 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Khokhar accept in Dorchester, MA?
Dr. Khokhar in Dorchester, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Khokhar's office located?
Dr. Saba Khokhar's Primary Practice
2100 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester, MA 02124
(480) 587-6970
What is Dr. Khokhar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Khokhar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518133602.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Khokhar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Khokhar
What is Dr. Saba Khokhar's specialty?
Dr. Khokhar is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Dorchester, MA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Saba Khokhar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Khokhar is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, Tufts Medical Center, The Miriam Hospital, Brigham And Women's Hospital 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Saba Khokhar accepting new patients in Dorchester, MA?
Yes, Dr. Saba Khokhar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saba Khokhar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Khokhar's office at (480) 587-6970 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saba Khokhar?
Please contact Dr. Khokhar's office at (480) 587-6970 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Saba Khokhar have?
Dr. Saba Khokhar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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