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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rafiq, Anesthesiologist in Stamford, CT?
Dr. Shahid Rafiq, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Stamford, CT with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Rafiq is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rafiq’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rafiq’s office at (203) 276-7000.
Is Dr. Rafiq board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Shahid Rafiq, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Rafiq speak?
Dr. Rafiq and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Rafiq typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Rafiq 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. Rafiq. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
Also known as:
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Esophagus Disorder
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Barrett's condition
- Esophageal metaplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2270: Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Rafiq typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Rafiq 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. Rafiq. 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:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Does Dr. Rafiq accept my insurance?
Dr. Rafiq accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 276-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rafiq accept in Stamford, CT?
Dr. Rafiq in Stamford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rafiq's office located?
Dr. Shahid Rafiq's Primary Practice
32 Strawberry Hill Ct
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 276-7000
What is Dr. Rafiq's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rafiq's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487781308.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rafiq?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rafiq
What is Dr. Shahid Rafiq's specialty?
Dr. Rafiq is a Anesthesiologist near Stamford, CT.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Shahid Rafiq affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rafiq is affiliated with Stamford Health 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
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Is Shahid Rafiq accepting new patients in Stamford, CT?
Yes, Dr. Shahid Rafiq is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shahid Rafiq offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rafiq's office at (203) 276-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shahid Rafiq?
Please contact Dr. Rafiq's office at (203) 276-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shahid Rafiq have?
Dr. Shahid Rafiq is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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