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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Afroz, Hospitalist in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Saba Afroz, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Wilkes Barre, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Afroz is fluent in English, Panjabi, Punjabi, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Afroz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Afroz’s office at (570) 826-7850.
What languages does Dr. Afroz speak?
Dr. Afroz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Panjabi
Punjabi
Spanish
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Afroz treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Afroz 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. Afroz. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- 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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Which procedures does Dr. Afroz perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Saba Afroz may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Afroz's office.
Does Dr. Afroz accept my insurance?
Dr. Afroz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 826-7850 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Afroz accept in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Afroz in Wilkes Barre, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Employee Program
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Afroz's office located?
Dr. Saba Afroz's Primary Practice
1000 E Mountain Dr
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
(570) 826-7850
What is Dr. Afroz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Afroz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821473406.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Afroz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Afroz
What is Dr. Saba Afroz's specialty?
Dr. Afroz is a Hospitalist near Wilkes Barre, PA. 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. Afroz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Saba Afroz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Afroz is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Saba Afroz accepting new patients in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Yes, Dr. Saba Afroz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saba Afroz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Afroz's office at (570) 826-7850 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saba Afroz?
Please contact Dr. Afroz's office at (570) 826-7850 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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