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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zafar, Infectious Disease Specialist in Glen Burnie, MD?
Dr. Shah Muhammad Jawad Zafar, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Glen Burnie, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Zafar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zafar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zafar’s office at (443) 777-8300.
What languages does Dr. Zafar speak?
Dr. Zafar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Zafar typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Zafar 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. Zafar. 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:
- Bone Infection
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Lower Back
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- lumbar osteomyelitis
- lower back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis lumbar
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M4626: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Zafar typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shah Muhammad Jawad Zafar may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Zafar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Zafar accept my insurance?
Dr. Zafar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (443) 777-8300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zafar accept in Glen Burnie, MD?
Dr. Zafar in Glen Burnie, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Riverside Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Zafar's office located?
Dr. Shah Muhammad Jawad Zafar's Primary Practice
1406 Crain Hwy S Ste 106
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(443) 777-8300
What is Dr. Zafar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zafar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619430568.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zafar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zafar
What is Dr. Shah Muhammad Jawad Zafar's specialty?
Dr. Zafar is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Glen Burnie, MD.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Shah Muhammad Jawad Zafar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zafar is affiliated with Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center, University Of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shah Muhammad Jawad Zafar accepting new patients in Glen Burnie, MD?
Yes, Dr. Shah Muhammad Jawad Zafar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shah Muhammad Jawad Zafar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zafar's office at (443) 777-8300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shah Muhammad Jawad Zafar?
Please contact Dr. Zafar's office at (443) 777-8300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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