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Dr. Ghufran Syed, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Family Medicine Specialist, Internist

Daly City, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Syed, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Daly City, CA?

    Dr. Ghufran Syed, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Daly City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Syed is currently affiliated with Chinese Hospital. Dr. Syed is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Syed’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Syed’s office.

    Is Dr. Syed board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Ghufran Syed, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Syed speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Syed typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Syed 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. Syed. 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:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Syed typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ghufran Syed may include:

    Please contact Dr. Syed's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Syed accept my insurance?

    Dr. Syed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Syed accept in Daly City, CA?

    Dr. Syed in Daly City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Chinese Community Health Plan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • Sutter Health

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    Where is Dr. Syed's office located?

    Dr. Ghufran Syed's Primary Practice

    1900 Sullivan Ave

    Daly City, CA 94015

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    Chinese Hospital

    845 Jackson St

    San Francisco, CA 94133

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    Dr. Ghufran Syed's Practice 3

    1800 N California St

    Stockton, CA 95204

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

    Dr. Syed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619130739.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Syed?

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

    What is Dr. Ghufran Syed's specialty?

    Dr. Syed is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Daly City, CA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Ghufran Syed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Syed is affiliated with Ahmc Seton Medical Center, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center, San Mateo Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Ghufran Syed accepting new patients in Daly City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ghufran Syed is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ghufran Syed offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Syed's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ghufran Syed?

    Please contact Dr. Syed's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Syed's office located?

    Dr. Syed's offices are located in Daly City, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Stockton, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ghufran Syed have?

    Dr. Ghufran Syed is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.