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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Firdoos, Internist in Brighton, MA?
Dr. Saima Firdoos, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Brighton, MA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Firdoos graduated from Rawalpindi Medical College and completed her residency at St Elizabeth's Medical Center Program. Dr. Firdoos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Firdoos’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Firdoos’s office at (617) 789-3000.
Where did Dr. Firdoos go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Elizabeth's Medical Center Program
Medical School: Rawalpindi Medical College | Universidad De Santiago De Chile, Facultad De Medicina
What languages does Dr. Firdoos speak?
Dr. Firdoos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Firdoos treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Firdoos 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. Firdoos. 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 and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Tracheostomy Care
- Tracheal Disorder
- Trach Care
- Trachea Tube Management
- Breathing Tube Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z430: Encounter for attention to tracheostomy
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Which procedures does Dr. Firdoos perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Saima Firdoos may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Firdoos' office.
Does Dr. Firdoos accept my insurance?
Dr. Firdoos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 789-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Firdoos accept in Brighton, MA?
Dr. Firdoos in Brighton, MA 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
Central Health
City of Hartford
Contra Costa
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Partnership Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Firdoos' office located?
What is Dr. Firdoos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Firdoos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740621101.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Firdoos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Firdoos
What is Dr. Saima Firdoos's specialty?
Dr. Firdoos is a Internist near Brighton, MA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Firdoos to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Saima Firdoos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Firdoos is affiliated with MarinHealth Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Sutter Solano Medical Center, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center 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 Internist?
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Is Saima Firdoos accepting new patients in Brighton, MA?
Yes, Dr. Saima Firdoos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saima Firdoos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Firdoos's office at (617) 789-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saima Firdoos?
Please contact Dr. Firdoos's office at (617) 789-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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