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Who is Dr. Gaffar, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Sunnyside, NY?
Dr. Farheen Gaffar is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Sunnyside, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Gaffar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gaffar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gaffar’s office at (516) 764-1303.
What languages does Dr. Gaffar speak?
Dr. Gaffar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Gaffar treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gaffar 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. Gaffar. 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:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Acute Vaginal Inflammation
- Vaginitis
- Acute Vaginitis
- Sudden Vaginal Infection
- Vaginal Irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N760: Acute vaginitis
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Seasonal Allergies
- Allergy
- Hay fever
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Pollen allergy
ICD-10 Codes:
- J302: Other seasonal allergic rhinitis
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Which procedures does Dr. Gaffar perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Farheen Gaffar may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gaffar's office.
Does Dr. Gaffar accept my insurance?
Dr. Gaffar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 764-1303 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gaffar accept in Sunnyside, NY?
Dr. Gaffar in Sunnyside, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Healthfirst
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Kaiser Permanente
MagnaCare Rx
Medicare
Metro Plus
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gaffar's office located?
Dr. Farheen Gaffar's Primary Practice
4724 Greenpoint Ave
Sunnyside, NY 11104
(516) 764-1303
What is Dr. Gaffar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gaffar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932132388.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gaffar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gaffar
What is Dr. Farheen Gaffar's specialty?
Dr. Gaffar is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Sunnyside, NY. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Gaffar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Farheen Gaffar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Gaffar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Farheen Gaffar accepting new patients in Sunnyside, NY?
Yes, Dr. Farheen Gaffar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Farheen Gaffar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gaffar's office at (516) 764-1303 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Farheen Gaffar?
Please contact Dr. Gaffar's office at (516) 764-1303 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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