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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Safdar, Hospitalist in Olympia Fields, IL?
Dr. Saima Safdar, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Olympia Fields, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Safdar is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi, Punjabi, and Urdu, 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 at (844) 740-4445.
What languages does Dr. Safdar speak?
Dr. Safdar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi
Punjabi
Urdu
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
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
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:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
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:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Sudden Pancreas Inflammation
- Acute Pancreas Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8590: Acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Safdar perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Saima 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 (844) 740-4445 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Safdar accept in Olympia Fields, IL?
Dr. Safdar in Olympia Fields, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Nevada
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Safdar's office located?
Dr. Saima Safdar's Primary Practice
20201 Crawford Ave
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
(844) 740-4445
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 1336449214.
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. Saima Safdar's specialty?
Dr. Safdar is a Hospitalist near Olympia Fields, IL. 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. Saima Safdar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Safdar is affiliated with Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Saima Safdar accepting new patients in Olympia Fields, IL?
Yes, Dr. Saima Safdar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saima Safdar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Safdar's office at (844) 740-4445 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saima Safdar?
Please contact Dr. Safdar's office at (844) 740-4445 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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