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Dr. Ziad Alfarah, MD
Bronx, NY
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Alfarah, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Ziad Alfarah, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Alfarah graduated from University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Alameda County Medical Center Program. Dr. Alfarah is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alfarah’s office.
Where did Dr. Alfarah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Alameda County Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Alfarah board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ziad Alfarah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alfarah speak?
Dr. Alfarah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Alfarah treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Alfarah 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. Alfarah. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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:
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Which procedures does Dr. Alfarah perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ziad Alfarah may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alfarah's office.
Does Dr. Alfarah accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Alfarah's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Alfarah's office located?
What is Dr. Alfarah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alfarah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073758579.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alfarah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alfarah
What is Dr. Ziad Alfarah's specialty?
Dr. Alfarah is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Bronx, NY. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Alfarah to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ziad Alfarah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Alfarah 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
Where can I learn more about Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
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Is Ziad Alfarah accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Ziad Alfarah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ziad Alfarah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alfarah's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ziad Alfarah?
Please contact Dr. Alfarah's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ziad Alfarah have?
Dr. Ziad Alfarah is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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