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Dr. Raya Safa
Chicago, IL
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Safa, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Raya Safa is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Safa is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Safa’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Safa’s office.
What languages does Dr. Safa speak?
Dr. Safa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Safa treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Safa 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. Safa. 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:
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Double Inlet Heart Chamber
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Discordant Ventriculoarterial Connection
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Narrowing of the Aorta
- Pulmonary Artery Atresia
- Double Outlet Right Ventricle
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- Double Inlet Left Ventricle
- Double Inlet Right Ventricle
- Single Ventricle Heart Defect
- PDA
- Open Ductus Arteriosus
- Heart Connection Problem in Newborns
- Transposition of the Great Arteries
- Heart Artery Misconnection
- TOF
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Complex Heart Defect
- HLHS
- Underdeveloped Left Heart
- Complex Congenital Heart Disease
- Aortic Coarctation
- CoA
- Pinched Aorta
- Blocked Pulmonary Artery
- Missing Pulmonary Artery
- Pulmonary Atresia
- DORV
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
- Q204: Double inlet ventricle
- Q250: Patent ductus arteriosus
- Q203: Discordant ventriculoarterial connection
- Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
- Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
- Q251: Coarctation of aorta
- Q255: Atresia of pulmonary artery
- Q201: Double outlet right ventricle
Also known as:
- Heart Failure After Heart Surgery
- Acute Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Post-Cardiac Surgery Heart Failure
- Heart Weakness Post-Heart Operation
- Sudden heart failure
- Acute congestive heart failure
- Sudden cardiac decompensation
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I97130: Postprocedural heart failure following cardiac surgery
- I5041: Acute combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- PAH
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
- I270: Primary pulmonary hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
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:
- Benign Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Innocent heart murmur
- Harmless heart murmur
- Physiological heart murmur
ICD-10 Codes:
- R010: Benign and innocent cardiac murmurs
Also known as:
- Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac murmur
- Abnormal heart sound
- Heart sound abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Which procedures does Dr. Safa perform as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Raya Safa may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Safa's office.
Does Dr. Safa accept my insurance?
Dr. Safa 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. Safa accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Safa in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advocate Health Care
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Molina
State of Illinois
State of Iowa
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Safa's office located?
What is Dr. Safa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Safa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871809202.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Safa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Safa
What is Dr. Raya Safa's specialty?
Dr. Safa is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Chicago, IL. A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment. Contact Dr. Safa to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Raya Safa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Safa is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
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Is Raya Safa accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Raya Safa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Raya Safa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Safa's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Raya Safa?
Please contact Dr. Safa's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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