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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 Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare 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 Dr. Zafar 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.
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Lower Back
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- lumbar osteomyelitis
- lower back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis lumbar
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M4626: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- Gram-Negative Sepsis
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- Anaerobic Blood Poisoning
- E. Coli Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- Gram-Negative Blood Infection
- Gram-Negative Septicemia
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
- Anaerobic Sepsis
- Bacterial Sepsis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- A4159: Other Gram-negative sepsis
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
- A414: Sepsis due to anaerobes
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:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
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
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
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:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Zafar perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Zafar's office.
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
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Johns Hopkins
Medicare
MedStar Health
UnitedHealthcare
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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.
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. Zafar to book an appointment today.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
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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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