Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gaffar, Pediatric Cardiologist in Loma Linda, CA?
What languages does Dr. Gaffar speak?
Dr. Gaffar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Gaffar typically treat?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, 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:
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Hole in the Heart (Atrial Septal Defect)
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- PDA
- Open Ductus Arteriosus
- Heart Connection Problem in Newborns
- ASD
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Hole between Upper Heart Chambers
- TOF
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Complex Heart Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
- Q250: Patent ductus arteriosus
- Q2110: Atrial septal defect, unspecified
- Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Heart Palpitations
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- SVT
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- R002: Palpitations
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac murmur
- Abnormal heart sound
- Heart sound abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
What procedures does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Gaffar typically perform?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sharib Gaffar may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
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 (718) 920-4321 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gaffar accept in Loma Linda, CA?
Dr. Gaffar in Loma Linda, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire Health Plan
Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc
Kaiser Permanente
Other Provider Networks
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gaffar's office located?
Dr. Sharib Gaffar's Primary Practice
11234 Anderson St
Loma Linda, CA 92350
(718) 920-4321
What hospitals are Dr. Gaffar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Gaffar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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 1962934927.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gaffar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gaffar