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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zafar, Internist in Elkins Park, PA?
Dr. Saman Zafar is an Internist, who primarily practices in Elkins Park, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Zafar is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zafar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zafar’s office at (215) 456-7190.
What languages does Dr. Zafar speak?
Dr. Zafar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Zafar typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Zafar 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. Zafar. 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:
- Other General Symptoms
- Non-specific health complaints
- Various symptoms
- Unexplained health issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6889: Other general symptoms and signs
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:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Zafar typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Zafar performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Zafar. 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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
- Spinal tap
- CSF analysis
- Diagnostic lumbar puncture
- Cerebrospinal fluid collection
CPT Codes:
- 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Zafar accept my insurance?
Dr. Zafar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 456-7190 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zafar accept in Elkins Park, PA?
Dr. Zafar in Elkins Park, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Independence Health Group
Independent Health Association
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Zafar's office located?
What is Dr. Zafar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zafar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649654955.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zafar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zafar
What is Dr. Saman Zafar's specialty?
Dr. Zafar is a Internist near Elkins Park, PA.
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.
Is this Dr. Saman Zafar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zafar is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Abington 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 Saman Zafar accepting new patients in Elkins Park, PA?
Yes, Dr. Saman Zafar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saman Zafar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zafar's office at (215) 456-7190 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saman Zafar?
Please contact Dr. Zafar's office at (215) 456-7190 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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