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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zuar, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Providence, RI?
Dr. Jennifer Zuar is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Providence, RI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Zuar graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Zuar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zuar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zuar’s office at (401) 415-4618.
Where did Dr. Zuar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Zuar speak?
Dr. Zuar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Zuar typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Zuar 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. Zuar. 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:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Zuar typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Zuar may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Zuar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Zuar accept my insurance?
Dr. Zuar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 415-4618 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zuar accept in Providence, RI?
Dr. Zuar in Providence, RI 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 Rhode Island
Cigna Group
Community Partners (AZ)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
State of Rhode Island
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Zuar's office located?
What is Dr. Zuar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zuar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588076228.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zuar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zuar
What is Dr. Jennifer Zuar's specialty?
Dr. Zuar is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Providence, RI.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Jennifer Zuar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zuar is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital, Rhode Island 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
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Is Jennifer Zuar accepting new patients in Providence, RI?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Zuar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jennifer Zuar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zuar's office at (401) 415-4618 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Zuar?
Please contact Dr. Zuar's office at (401) 415-4618 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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