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Dr. Humaira Zafar, MD

Anesthesiologist

Brooklyn, NY

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Zafar, Anesthesiologist in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Humaira Zafar, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 29 years. Dr. Zafar completed her residency at Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Critical Care Medicine-Anesthesiology; New York Methodist Hosp, Anesthesiology. Dr. Zafar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zafar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zafar’s office at (718) 332-4409.

    Where did Dr. Zafar go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Critical Care Medicine-Anesthesiology; New York Methodist Hosp, Anesthesiology | New York Methodist Hospital

    • Medical School: Chittagong Medical College

    What languages does Dr. Zafar speak?

    Dr. Zafar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Zafar typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Zafar 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. Zafar. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Zafar typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Humaira Zafar may include:

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

    Does Dr. Zafar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zafar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 332-4409 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zafar accept in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Zafar in Brooklyn, NY 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)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

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    Where is Dr. Zafar's office located?

    Dr. Humaira Zafar's Primary Practice

    1545 Atlantic Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11213

    (718) 332-4409

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    Dr. Humaira Zafar's Practice 2

    535 2nd Ave

    New York, NY 10016

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    What hospitals are Dr. Zafar affiliated with?

    Dr. Zafar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Brookdale Hospital Medical Center,Brooklyn, NY

    What is Dr. Zafar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Zafar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649349390.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zafar?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zafar

    What is Dr. Humaira Zafar's specialty?

    Dr. Zafar is an Anesthesiologist near Brooklyn, NY.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Humaira Zafar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Zafar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. 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 Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. 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. Humaira Zafar accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Humaira Zafar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Humaira Zafar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zafar's office at (718) 332-4409 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Humaira Zafar?

    Please contact Dr. Zafar's office at (718) 332-4409 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Zafar's office located?

    Dr. Zafar's offices are located in Brooklyn, NY and New York, NY.