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Dr. Riffat Muzaffer, MD

Simi Valley, CA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Muzaffer, Infectious Disease Specialist in Simi Valley, CA?

    Dr. Riffat Muzaffer, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Simi Valley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Muzaffer graduated from Agartala Government Medical College and completed her residency at University at Buffalo Program. Dr. Muzaffer is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Muzaffer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Muzaffer’s office at (805) 582-4000.

    Where did Dr. Muzaffer go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University at Buffalo Program

    • Medical School: Kashmir University / Government Medical College | Agartala Government Medical College

    Is Dr. Muzaffer board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Riffat Muzaffer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Muzaffer speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Muzaffer treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Muzaffer 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. Muzaffer. 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:

    • Lung Valley Fever
    • Valley Fever
    • Widespread Valley Fever
    • Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
    • Valley Fever in Lungs
    • Coccidioides Lung Infection
    • Coccidioidomycosis
    • Desert Fever
    • San Joaquin Fever
    • Systemic coccidioidomycosis
    • Valley Fever spread throughout body
    • Severe desert rheumatism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B382: Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
    • B389: Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
    • B387: Disseminated coccidioidomycosis

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    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:

    • Latent Tuberculosis
    • Tuberculosis
    • Inactive TB
    • Latent TB Infection
    • Hidden TB

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z227: Latent tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
    • Unusual immune findings
    • Abnormal immunology results
    • Abnormal serum immunology

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum

    Also known as:

    • Hepatitis C
    • Hep C
    • HCV infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B1920: Unspecified viral hepatitis C without hepatic coma

    Also known as:

    • Tobacco Use
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Smoking habit
    • Nicotine use
    • Tobacco dependency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z720: Tobacco use

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Hepatitis C
    • Hepatitis C
    • Long-term Hepatitis C
    • Persistent Hepatitis C
    • Hep C

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C

    Also known as:

    • Cigarette Addiction
    • Smoking
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
    • Tobacco Addiction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Preventive Health Measures
    • General Prophylactic Care
    • Unspecified Disease Prevention
    • Health Protection Visit

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z299: Encounter for prophylactic measures, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Hepatitis B
    • Hepatitis B
    • Long-term Hepatitis B
    • Persistent Hepatitis B
    • Hep B

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent

    Also known as:

    • Infectious and Parasitic Disease
    • Infectious Disease
    • Parasitic Disease
    • Communicable Diseases
    • Parasitic Infections
    • Contagious Diseases

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8619: Personal history of other infectious and parasitic diseases

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Skin Ulcer on Right Lower Leg
    • Skin Condition
    • Non-Pressure Leg Sore
    • Persistent Leg Wound
    • Right Leg Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Lower Leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97919: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of right lower leg with unspecified severity

    Also known as:

    • Syphilis
    • The Great Pox
    • Lues
    • Treponema pallidum infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A539: Syphilis, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Muzaffer perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Muzaffer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Muzaffer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 582-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Muzaffer accept in Simi Valley, CA?

    Dr. Muzaffer in Simi Valley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Clinicas del Camino Real

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Gold Coast Health Plan

    • Humana

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Ventura County Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Muzaffer's office located?

    Dr. Riffat Muzaffer's Primary Practice

    1227 E Los Angeles Ave

    Simi Valley, CA 93065

    (805) 582-4000

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    Dr. Riffat Muzaffer's Practice 2

    3291 Loma Vista Rd

    Ventura, CA 93003

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    Dr. Riffat Muzaffer's Practice 3

    300 Hillmont Ave

    Ventura, CA 93003

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

    Dr. Muzaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093999294.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Muzaffer?

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

    What is Dr. Riffat Muzaffer's specialty?

    Dr. Muzaffer is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Simi Valley, CA.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Muzaffer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Riffat Muzaffer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Muzaffer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ventura County Medical Center. 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with 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 Riffat Muzaffer accepting new patients in Simi Valley, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Riffat Muzaffer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Riffat Muzaffer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Muzaffer's office at (805) 582-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Riffat Muzaffer?

    Please contact Dr. Muzaffer's office at (805) 582-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Riffat Muzaffer have?

    Dr. Riffat Muzaffer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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