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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Affas, Internist in Detroit, MI?
Dr. Saif Affas, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Detroit, MI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Affas is fluent in English, Arabic, and Kurdish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Affas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Affas’s office.
What languages does Dr. Affas speak?
Dr. Affas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Kurdish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Affas typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Affas 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. Affas. 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:
- Anemia
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Affas typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Saif Affas 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. Affas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Affas accept my insurance?
Dr. Affas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Affas accept in Detroit, MI?
Dr. Affas in Detroit, MI 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 Michigan
Corewell Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Spectrum / Priority Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Affas' office located?
What is Dr. Affas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Affas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477080752.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Affas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Affas
What is Dr. Saif Affas's specialty?
Dr. Affas is a Internist near Detroit, MI.
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. Saif Affas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Affas is affiliated with Ascension Providence Hospital - Novi Campus 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Saif Affas accepting new patients in Detroit, MI?
Yes, Dr. Saif Affas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saif Affas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Affas's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saif Affas?
Please contact Dr. Affas's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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