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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alhafez, Hospitalist in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Bishr Alhafez, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Columbus, OH. He is board certified. Dr. Alhafez is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alhafez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alhafez’s office at (614) 293-7499.
What languages does Dr. Alhafez speak?
Dr. Alhafez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Alhafez treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Alhafez 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. Alhafez. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Alhafez perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Bishr Alhafez may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alhafez's office.
Does Dr. Alhafez accept my insurance?
Dr. Alhafez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 293-7499 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alhafez accept in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Alhafez in Columbus, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Ohio
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alhafez's office located?
What is Dr. Alhafez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alhafez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619317831.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alhafez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alhafez
What is Dr. Bishr Alhafez's specialty?
Dr. Alhafez is a Hospitalist near Columbus, OH. 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. Alhafez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bishr Alhafez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alhafez is affiliated with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center 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 Bishr Alhafez accepting new patients in Columbus, OH?
Yes, Dr. Bishr Alhafez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bishr Alhafez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alhafez's office at (614) 293-7499 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bishr Alhafez?
Please contact Dr. Alhafez's office at (614) 293-7499 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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