BG
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Goharfar, Pediatrician in Fitchburg, MA?
Dr. Behzad Goharfar, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Fitchburg, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Goharfar is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Goharfar’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Goharfar’s office.
What languages does Dr. Goharfar speak?
Dr. Goharfar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Goharfar typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Goharfar 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. Goharfar. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19 Testing
- Coronavirus Test
- SARS-CoV-2 Test
- COVID Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19
Also known as:
- Mental Health Screening
- Behavioral Health Screening
- Psychological Assessment
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1330: Encounter for screening examination for mental health and behavioral disorders, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Goharfar typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Goharfar performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Goharfar. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Goharfar accept my insurance?
Dr. Goharfar 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. Goharfar accept in Fitchburg, MA?
Dr. Goharfar in Fitchburg, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Mass General Brigham
Medicaid
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Goharfar's office located?
What is Dr. Goharfar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Goharfar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962721738.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Goharfar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Goharfar
What is Dr. Behzad Goharfar's specialty?
Dr. Goharfar is a Pediatrician near Fitchburg, MA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Behzad Goharfar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Goharfar is affiliated with Emerson Health, Tufts Medical Center, Umass Memorial Healthalliance Clinton Hospital - Leominster Campus which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Behzad Goharfar accepting new patients in Fitchburg, MA?
Yes, Dr. Behzad Goharfar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Behzad Goharfar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Goharfar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Behzad Goharfar?
Please contact Dr. Goharfar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Pediatrician Near Fitchburg, MA
EJ
Pediatrician
Accepting patientsDr. Eliza Jones, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Westford, MA with 1 additional practice location.
Westford, MA
Pediatrician
Accepting patientsDr. Susan Voute, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Fitchburg, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified.
Fitchburg, MA
RC
Pediatrician
Accepting patientsDr. Russell Coleman, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Westford, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified.
Westford, MA