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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. Dr. Arifi is fluent in English, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Arifi’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Hospitalist like Dr. Arifi typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, 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:
- 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
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Arifi typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Blerim Arifi may include:
Please contact Dr. Arifi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Amida Care
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Medicaid
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
State of New York
Unknown
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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.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Blerim Arifi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Arifi is affiliated with St. Barnabas Hospital - Bronx which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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