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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Saeed, Critical Care Internist in Escondido, CA?
Dr. Zahid Saeed, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Escondido, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Saeed is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saeed’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saeed’s office at (205) 753-1312.
What languages does Dr. Saeed speak?
Dr. Saeed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Saeed typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Saeed 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. Saeed. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
- Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Toxic brain damage
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Toxic encephalopathy
- Brain damage from toxins
- Drug-induced brain disorder
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G928: Other toxic encephalopathy
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Saeed typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Zahid Saeed may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Saeed's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Saeed accept my insurance?
Dr. Saeed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 753-1312 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Saeed accept in Escondido, CA?
Dr. Saeed in Escondido, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Saeed's office located?
Dr. Zahid Saeed's Primary Practice
2185 Citracado Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92029
(205) 753-1312
What is Dr. Saeed's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saeed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679960686.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saeed?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saeed
What is Dr. Zahid Saeed's specialty?
Dr. Saeed is a Critical Care Internist near Escondido, CA.
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 this Dr. Zahid Saeed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Saeed is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Sharp Memorial 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Zahid Saeed accepting new patients in Escondido, CA?
Yes, Dr. Zahid Saeed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Zahid Saeed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Saeed's office at (205) 753-1312 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Zahid Saeed?
Please contact Dr. Saeed's office at (205) 753-1312 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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