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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Anwar, Pediatric Cardiologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Shafkat Anwar, MD is a Pediatric Cardiologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Anwar is fluent in English, Bengali, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Anwar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Anwar’s office.
Is Dr. Anwar board certified as a Pediatric Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Shafkat Anwar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Anwar speak?
Dr. Anwar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bengali
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Anwar typically treat?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. Anwar 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. Anwar. 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:
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- TOF
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Complex Heart Defect
- PFO
- Open Foramen Ovale
- Hole in Heart (PFO)
- PDA
- Open Ductus Arteriosus
- Heart Connection Problem in Newborns
- HLHS
- Underdeveloped Left Heart
- Complex Congenital Heart Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
- Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
- Q2112: Patent foramen ovale
- Q250: Patent ductus arteriosus
- Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Also known as:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
What procedures does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Anwar typically perform?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Shafkat Anwar may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Anwar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Anwar accept my insurance?
Dr. Anwar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Anwar accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Anwar in San Francisco, CA 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 Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Santa Cruz County
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Anwar's office located?
What is Dr. Anwar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Anwar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417114141.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Anwar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Anwar
What is Dr. Shafkat Anwar's specialty?
Dr. Anwar is a Pediatric Cardiologist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Pediatric Cardiologist do?
A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care for children with cardiovascular issues, offering expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing heart and blood vessel conditions. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing, and interpreting structural and functional assessments of the heart and blood vessels, as well as conducting thorough clinical evaluations of cardiovascular diseases in young patients.
Is this Dr. Shafkat Anwar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Anwar is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca 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 a Pediatric Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shafkat Anwar accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shafkat Anwar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shafkat Anwar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Anwar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shafkat Anwar?
Please contact Dr. Anwar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shafkat Anwar have?
Dr. Shafkat Anwar is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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