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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Saghir, Hospitalist in Pensacola, FL?
Dr. Taher Saghir, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Pensacola, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Saghir is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saghir’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saghir’s office at (850) 229-5661.
Is Dr. Saghir board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Taher Saghir, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Saghir speak?
Dr. Saghir and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Saghir treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Saghir 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. Saghir. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
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
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Saghir perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Taher Saghir may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Saghir's office.
Does Dr. Saghir accept my insurance?
Dr. Saghir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (850) 229-5661 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Saghir accept in Pensacola, FL?
Dr. Saghir in Pensacola, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
State of Florida
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Saghir's office located?
Dr. Taher Saghir's Primary Practice
8325 University Pkwy Ste A
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 229-5661
What is Dr. Saghir's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saghir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790930998.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saghir?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saghir
What is Dr. Taher Saghir's specialty?
Dr. Saghir is a Hospitalist near Pensacola, FL. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Saghir to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Taher Saghir affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Saghir is affiliated with Baptist Hospital - Pensacola 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Taher Saghir accepting new patients in Pensacola, FL?
Yes, Dr. Taher Saghir is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Taher Saghir offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Saghir's office at (850) 229-5661 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Taher Saghir?
Please contact Dr. Saghir's office at (850) 229-5661 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Taher Saghir have?
Dr. Taher Saghir is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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