Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fareed, Internist in Gadsden, AL?
Where did Dr. Fareed go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Seton Hall University School of Health and Medical Sciences Program
Medical School: Karachi Medical and Dental College
What languages does Dr. Fareed speak?
Dr. Fareed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Fareed typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Fareed 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. Fareed. 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
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:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Other Specific Anemias
- Anemia
- Uncommon anemia
- Rare anemia
- Specific anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D6489: Other specified anemias
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Fareed typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Khurram Fareed 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
Please contact Dr. Fareed's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fareed accept my insurance?
Dr. Fareed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 494-4768 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fareed accept in Gadsden, AL?
Dr. Fareed in Gadsden, AL 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 Alabama
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
State of Alabama
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Fareed's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Fareed affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Fareed has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Fareed's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fareed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235571274.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fareed?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fareed
What is Dr. Khurram Fareed's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.