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Dr. Farheen Gaffar

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Sunnyside, NY

Accepting patients

    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. Dr. Gaffar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gaffar typically treat?

    As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    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:

    • 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

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gaffar typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Farheen Gaffar may include:

    Please contact Dr. Gaffar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • Elderplan

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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    Dr. Farheen Gaffar's Practice 2

    13201 14th Ave

    College Point, NY 11356

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    Dr. Farheen Gaffar's Practice 3

    555 N Broadway

    Jericho, NY 11753

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    What is Dr. Gaffar's NPI number?A 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Sunnyside, NY.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Farheen Gaffar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Farheen Gaffar?

    Please contact Dr. Gaffar's office at (516) 764-1303 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Gaffar's office located?

    Dr. Gaffar's offices are located in Sunnyside, NY, College Point, NY, and Jericho, NY.