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Who is Dr. Arifi, Hospitalist in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Blerim Arifi, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Arifi is fluent in English, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Arifi’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Arifi’s office at (203) 739-6959.
What languages does Dr. Arifi speak?
Dr. Arifi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Arifi treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Arifi 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. Arifi. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Alcohol Use Disorder with Withdrawal
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
- Alcohol dependence withdrawal
- Alcohol detox
ICD-10 Codes:
- F10239: Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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:
- Asthma
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, 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:
- Cocaine Use Disorder
- Cocaine
- Cocaine Abuse
- Cocaine Dependence
- Problematic Cocaine Use
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1490: Cocaine use, unspecified, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Which procedures does Dr. Arifi perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Blerim Arifi may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Arifi's office.
Does Dr. Arifi accept my insurance?
Dr. Arifi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 739-6959 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Arifi accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Arifi in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Amida Care
Elderplan
Healthfirst
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
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Where is Dr. Arifi's office located?
What is Dr. Arifi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Arifi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285073601.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Arifi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Arifi
What is Dr. Blerim Arifi's specialty?
Dr. Arifi is a Hospitalist near Bronx, NY. 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. Arifi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Blerim Arifi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Arifi is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: St. Barnabas Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Blerim Arifi accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Blerim Arifi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Blerim Arifi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Arifi's office at (203) 739-6959 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Blerim Arifi?
Please contact Dr. Arifi's office at (203) 739-6959 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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