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Dr. Asif Afridi, MD

Schenectady, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Afridi, Family Medicine Specialist in Schenectady, NY?

    Dr. Asif Afridi, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Schenectady, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Afridi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Afridi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Afridi’s office at (518) 356-5377.

    What languages does Dr. Afridi speak?

    Dr. Afridi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Afridi typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Afridi 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. Afridi. 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 Health Condition
    • Unspecified Health Issue
    • General Health Concern
    • Other Medical Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z789: Other specified health status

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis from Other Organisms
    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Infectious Bronchitis
    • Chest Cold
    • Bronchial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J208: Acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

    • Nicotine Addiction
    • E-Cigarettes
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Tobacco Addiction
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Vaping Addiction
    • Nicotine Substance Use Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17200: Nicotine dependence, unspecified, uncomplicated

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Afridi typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Afridi 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. Afridi. 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:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Does Dr. Afridi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Afridi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 356-5377 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Afridi accept in Schenectady, NY?

    Dr. Afridi in Schenectady, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • MVP Health Care

    • State of Connecticut

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Afridi's office located?

    Dr. Asif Afridi's Primary Practice

    1925 Curry Rd

    Schenectady, NY 12303

    (518) 356-5377

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    Dr. Asif Afridi's Practice 2

    1 Tallow Wood Dr

    Clifton Park, NY 12065

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    What hospitals are Dr. Afridi affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Afridi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Saratoga Hospital,Saratoga Springs, NY
    Hartford Hospital,Hartford, CT
    Ellis Hospital,Schenectady, NY

    What is Dr. Afridi's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Afridi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902466246.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Afridi?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Afridi

    What is Dr. Asif Afridi's specialty?

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Asif Afridi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Afridi is affiliated with St. Peter's Hospital - Albany, Ny 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Asif Afridi accepting new patients in Schenectady, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Asif Afridi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Asif Afridi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Afridi's office at (518) 356-5377 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Asif Afridi?

    Please contact Dr. Afridi's office at (518) 356-5377 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Afridi's office located?

    Dr. Afridi's offices are located in Schenectady, NY and Clifton Park, NY.