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Who is Dr. Ghafar, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Whitestone, NY?
Dr. Mohammed Ghafar, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Whitestone, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Ghafar is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghafar’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghafar’s office at (718) 334-1959.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ghafar?
Dr. Mohammed Ghafar, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ghafar empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Incontinence-Urinary, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pelvic Floor Reconstruction, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Whitestone/NY community, Dr. Ghafar is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Ghafar board certified as an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?
Yes, Dr. Mohammed Ghafar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Ghafar speak?
Dr. Ghafar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Ghafar treat?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Ghafar 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. Ghafar. 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.
Also known as:
- Overactive Bladder
- OAB
- Urgency Incontinence
- Frequent Urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3281: Overactive bladder
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Irregular Periods
- Menstruation
- Oligomenorrhea
- Abnormal Menstrual Cycle
ICD-10 Codes:
- N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pelvic and Perineal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Perineum pain
- Pelvic floor pain
- Pain in groin area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R102: Pelvic and perineal pain
Also known as:
- Stress Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Incontinence
- Stress Incontinence
- Leakage with Coughing
- Bladder Leakage with Activity
ICD-10 Codes:
- N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)
Also known as:
- Incomplete Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
- Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
- Cervix Disorder
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Partial uterine prolapse
- Incomplete uterine descent
- Uterovaginal prolapse
- Uterine prolapse
- Vaginal prolapse
- Dropped uterus and vagina
ICD-10 Codes:
- N812: Incomplete uterovaginal prolapse
- N814: Uterovaginal prolapse, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Postmenopausal Vaginitis
- Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginitis
- Bleeding After Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Vaginal Dryness in Menopause
- Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)
ICD-10 Codes:
- N950: Postmenopausal bleeding
- N952: Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis
Also known as:
- Uterine Fibroids
- Leiomyoma
- Fibromyoma
- Myoma
- Uterine growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Vaginal Inflammation
- Vaginitis
- Acute Vaginitis
- Sudden Vaginal Infection
- Vaginal Irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N760: Acute vaginitis
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Also known as:
- Ovarian Cyst
- Ovarian Cysts
- Ovary Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- N83209: Unspecified ovarian cyst, unspecified side
Also known as:
- Cervical Dysplasia
- Cervix Disorder
- Abnormal Cervical Cells
- Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- Abnormal Pap Smear
ICD-10 Codes:
- N879: Dysplasia of cervix uteri, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Vaginal Disorder
- Vaginal Disease
- Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
- Specific Vaginal Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina
Also known as:
- Birth Control Management (Unspecified)
- Birth Control
- General contraceptive care
- Family planning management
- Birth control services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z309: Encounter for contraceptive management, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Ghafar perform?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Ghafar performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ghafar. 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.
Also known as:
- Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
- Complex Bladder Pressure Test
- Rectal Pressure Study
- Gastric Pressure Test
- Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement
- Complex Cystometrogram
- Voiding Pressure Study
- Bladder Function Test with Pressure
- Complex cystometrogram
- Bladder function study
- Urodynamic testing (complex)
CPT Codes:
- 51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 51728: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure), any technique
- 51726: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment);
Also known as:
- Muscle Activity Test of Anal or Urethral Sphincter
- Sphincter EMG
- Anal Sphincter Electromyography
- Urethral Sphincter EMG
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Test
CPT Codes:
- 51784: Electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, other than needle, any technique
Also known as:
- Complex Urine Flow Test
- Uroflowmetry
- Advanced Urine Flow Measurement
- Bladder Function Test
CPT Codes:
- 51741: Complex uroflowmetry (eg, calibrated electronic equipment)
Also known as:
- Urine Flow Test (Uroflowmetry)
- Uroflowmetry
- UFR test
- Urinary flow rate test
- Simple uroflow
CPT Codes:
- 51736: Simple uroflowmetry (UFR) (eg, stop-watch flow rate, mechanical uroflowmeter)
Also known as:
- Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Scope with Biopsy
- Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
- D&C with Hysteroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
Also known as:
- Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
- Stress Incontinence Sling
- Urethral Sling Procedure
- Bladder Sling Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)
Also known as:
- Vaginal Wall Repair (Front and Back)
- Anteroposterior colporrhaphy
- Cystocele and rectocele repair
- Vaginal prolapse repair
CPT Codes:
- 57260: Combined anteroposterior colporrhaphy, including cystourethroscopy, when performed;
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Partial Hysterectomy with Tube/Ovary Removal
- Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy with Tube and/or Ovary Removal
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Keyhole partial hysterectomy
- Minimally invasive supracervical hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic uterus removal with ovaries/tubes
- Minimally Invasive Total Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Uterus Removal with Salpingo-oophorectomy
- Total Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 58542: Laparoscopy, surgical, supracervical hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
- 58573: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus greater than 250 g; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Vaginal Suspension
- Laparoscopic Colpopexy
- Minimally Invasive Vaginal Apex Suspension
- Vaginal Vault Suspension (Laparoscopic)
- Keyhole Surgery for Vaginal Prolapse
CPT Codes:
- 57425: Laparoscopy, surgical, colpopexy (suspension of vaginal apex)
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
- Colposcopy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Curettage
- Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage
Also known as:
- Rectocele Repair
- Posterior Colporrhaphy
- Repair of Rectal Prolapse
- Perineorrhaphy
CPT Codes:
- 57250: Posterior colporrhaphy, repair of rectocele with or without perineorrhaphy
Also known as:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- IUD placement
- Birth control implant
CPT Codes:
- 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Vaginal Vault Suspension
- Vaginal Colpopexy
- Uterosacral Ligament Suspension
- Pelvic Floor Repair
CPT Codes:
- 57283: Colpopexy, vaginal; intra-peritoneal approach (uterosacral, levator myorrhaphy)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Adhesion Removal
- Lysis of Adhesions
- Laparoscopic Salpingolysis
- Laparoscopic Ovariolysis
- Pelvic Adhesion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58660: Laparoscopy, surgical; with lysis of adhesions (salpingolysis, ovariolysis) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Uterine Lining Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Uterine Biopsy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Sampling
CPT Codes:
- 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Anal Sphincter Repair for Incontinence
- Anal Sphincteroplasty
- Bowel Control Surgery
- Rectal Prolapse Repair
CPT Codes:
- 46750: Sphincteroplasty, anal, for incontinence or prolapse; adult
Also known as:
- Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation
- PTNS
- Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation
- Tibial Neuromodulation
- Urinary Incontinence Nerve Stimulation
CPT Codes:
- 64566: Posterior tibial neurostimulation, percutaneous needle electrode, single treatment, includes programming
Does Dr. Ghafar accept my insurance?
Dr. Ghafar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 334-1959 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ghafar accept in Whitestone, NY?
Dr. Ghafar in Whitestone, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Ghafar's office located?
Dr. Mohammed Ghafar also offers virtual visits
Dr. Mohammed Ghafar's Primary Practice
1752 Francis Lewis Blvd
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 334-1959
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Mohammed Ghafar?
Dr. Ghafar has appointments available at his Whitestone, NY office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Ghafar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ghafar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043470024.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghafar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghafar
What is Dr. Mohammed Ghafar's specialty?
Dr. Ghafar is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Whitestone, NY. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Ghafar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mohammed Ghafar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ghafar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mount Sinai Queens, NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst. 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
Where can I learn more about Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?
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Is Mohammed Ghafar accepting new patients in Whitestone, NY?
Yes, Dr. Mohammed Ghafar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mohammed Ghafar offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ghafar, or call (718) 334-1959 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Mohammed Ghafar?
Yes, Dr. Ghafar offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Ghafar, or call (718) 334-1959 for more information.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mohammed Ghafar have?
Dr. Mohammed Ghafar is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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