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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rafeq, Internist in Brighton, MA?
Dr. Samir Rafeq, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Brighton, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rafeq is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rafeq’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rafeq’s office.
Is Dr. Rafeq board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Samir Rafeq, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rafeq speak?
Dr. Rafeq and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Rafeq treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Rafeq 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. Rafeq. 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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Hypoglycemia
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hypoglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Low blood sugar from diabetes
- Diabetic low blood sugar
- Hypoglycemic episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11649: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemia without coma
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Which procedures does Dr. Rafeq perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Samir Rafeq may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rafeq's office.
Does Dr. Rafeq accept my insurance?
Dr. Rafeq accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rafeq accept in Brighton, MA?
Dr. Rafeq in Brighton, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicare
Molina
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Where is Dr. Rafeq's office located?
What is Dr. Rafeq's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rafeq's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619105921.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rafeq?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rafeq
What is Dr. Samir Rafeq's specialty?
Dr. Rafeq is a Internist near Brighton, MA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Rafeq to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Samir Rafeq affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rafeq is affiliated with Boston Medical Center - South which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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 Internist?
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Is Samir Rafeq accepting new patients in Brighton, MA?
Yes, Dr. Samir Rafeq is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samir Rafeq offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rafeq's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samir Rafeq?
Please contact Dr. Rafeq's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Samir Rafeq have?
Dr. Samir Rafeq is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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