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Dr. Safi Afzal

Kalamazoo, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Afzal, Internist in Kalamazoo, MI?

    Dr. Safi Afzal is an Internist, who primarily practices in Kalamazoo, MI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Afzal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Afzal’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Afzal’s office at (269) 341-8481.

    What languages does Dr. Afzal speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Afzal treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Afzal 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. Afzal. 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:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • CVS
    • Recurrent vomiting
    • Periodic vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1115: Cyclical vomiting syndrome unrelated to migraine

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Oxygen
    • Lung Disease
    • Hypoxemia
    • Reduced oxygen in blood
    • Oxygen deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0902: Hypoxemia

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Acute Pancreatitis
    • Pancreatitis
    • Sudden Pancreas Inflammation
    • Acute Pancreas Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8590: Acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    Which procedures does Dr. Afzal perform as an Internist?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Safi Afzal may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Afzal's office.

    Does Dr. Afzal accept my insurance?

    Dr. Afzal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (269) 341-8481 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Afzal accept in Kalamazoo, MI?

    Dr. Afzal in Kalamazoo, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • McLaren Health Plan

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Afzal's office located?

    Dr. Safi Afzal's Primary Practice

    601 John St # 74

    Kalamazoo, MI 49007

    (269) 341-8481

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    Dr. Safi Afzal's Practice 2

    300 North Ave

    Battle Creek, MI 49017

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    Dr. Safi Afzal's Practice 3

    1638 Owen Dr

    Fayetteville, NC 28304

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

    Dr. Afzal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669931416.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Afzal?

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

    What is Dr. Safi Afzal's specialty?

    Dr. Afzal is a Internist near Kalamazoo, MI.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Afzal to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Safi Afzal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Afzal is affiliated with Bronson Methodist Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Bronson LakeView Hospital, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Safi Afzal accepting new patients in Kalamazoo, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Safi Afzal is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Safi Afzal offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Afzal's office at (269) 341-8481 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Safi Afzal?

    Please contact Dr. Afzal's office at (269) 341-8481 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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