21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Asfour, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Leandro, CA?
Dr. Fareed Asfour, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Leandro, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Asfour completed his residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Ca Pacific M C Pacific, Internal Medicine. Dr. Asfour is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Asfour’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Asfour’s office at (628) 600-3589.
Where did Dr. Asfour go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Ca Pacific M C Pacific, Internal Medicine
Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny
Is Dr. Asfour board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Fareed Asfour, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Asfour speak?
Dr. Asfour and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Asfour typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Asfour 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. Asfour. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Asfour typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Fareed Asfour may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Asfour's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Asfour accept my insurance?
Dr. Asfour accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (628) 600-3589 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Asfour accept in San Leandro, CA?
Dr. Asfour in San Leandro, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Asfour's office located?
Dr. Fareed Asfour's Primary Practice
13851 E 14th St Ste 308
San Leandro, CA 94578
(628) 600-3589
What is Dr. Asfour's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Asfour's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447343496.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Asfour?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Asfour
What is Dr. Fareed Asfour's specialty?
Dr. Asfour is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Leandro, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Fareed Asfour affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Asfour is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: St. Rose 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Fareed Asfour accepting new patients in San Leandro, CA?
Yes, Dr. Fareed Asfour is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fareed Asfour offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Asfour's office at (628) 600-3589 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fareed Asfour?
Please contact Dr. Asfour's office at (628) 600-3589 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Fareed Asfour have?
Dr. Fareed Asfour is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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