Dr. Muhammad Athar, MD

Philadelphia, PA

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Athar, Critical Care Internist in Philadelphia, PA?

Dr. Muhammad Athar, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Athar is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Athar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Athar’s office at (215) 955-2340.

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

Medical School: Rawalpindi Medical College, University of Health Sciences Lahore,Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Is Dr. Athar board certified as a Critical Care Internist?

Yes, Dr. Muhammad Athar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

What languages does Dr. Athar speak?

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

English
Urdu

What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Athar typically treat?

As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Athar 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. Athar. 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:

Seizures
Epilepsy
Convulsions
Fits

ICD-10 Codes:

R569: Unspecified convulsions

Also known as:

Epilepsy
Seizure disorder
Convulsive disorder
Falling sickness

ICD-10 Codes:

G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus

Also known as:

Brain damage from lack of oxygen
Brain Disease
Anoxic brain injury
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
Oxygen deprivation brain injury

ICD-10 Codes:

G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified

What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Athar typically perform?

As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Muhammad Athar may include:

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

Does Dr. Athar accept my insurance?

Dr. Athar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 955-2340 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Athar accept in Philadelphia, PA?

Dr. Athar in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Independence Health Group
Independent Health Association
Jefferson Health
Medicare
Risant Health
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System

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Where is Dr. Athar's office located?

Dr. Muhammad Athar's Primary Practice

111 S 11th St

Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 955-2340

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Dr. Muhammad Athar's Practice 2

1 Cooper Plz

Camden, NJ 08103

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What hospitals are Dr. Athar affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Athar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital,Philadelphia, PA

Ranked Cancer Surgery

Ranked in 9 Procedures

Jefferson Methodist Hospital,Philadelphia, PA

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 2 Procedures

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

Dr. Athar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043308323.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Athar?

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

What is Dr. Muhammad Athar's specialty?

Dr. Athar is a Critical Care Internist near Philadelphia, PA.

What does a Critical Care Internist do?

An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.

Is Dr. Muhammad Athar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Athar is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Methodist 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

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