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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Safdar, Hospitalist in Colorado Springs, CO?
Dr. Syed Safdar, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Colorado Springs, CO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Safdar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Safdar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Safdar’s office.
What languages does Dr. Safdar speak?
Dr. Safdar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Safdar treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Safdar 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. Safdar. 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
- Septic Shock
- Severe Sepsis
- Shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
- Systemic Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
- R6520: Severe sepsis without septic shock
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Safdar perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Syed Safdar may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Safdar's office.
Does Dr. Safdar accept my insurance?
Dr. Safdar 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. Safdar accept in Colorado Springs, CO?
Dr. Safdar in Colorado Springs, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
IHC / SelectHealth
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Safdar's office located?
What is Dr. Safdar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Safdar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356667901.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Safdar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Safdar
What is Dr. Syed Safdar's specialty?
Dr. Safdar is a Hospitalist near Colorado Springs, CO. 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. Safdar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Syed Safdar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Safdar is affiliated with Commonspirit - Penrose Hospital 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 Syed Safdar accepting new patients in Colorado Springs, CO?
Yes, Dr. Syed Safdar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Syed Safdar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Safdar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Syed Safdar?
Please contact Dr. Safdar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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