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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Qasim, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Zaffer Qasim, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Qasim is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Qasim’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Qasim’s office.
What languages does Dr. Qasim speak?
Dr. Qasim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Qasim typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Qasim 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. Qasim. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other General Symptoms
- Non-specific health complaints
- Various symptoms
- Unexplained health issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6889: Other general symptoms and signs
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Qasim typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Zaffer Qasim may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Qasim's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Qasim accept my insurance?
Dr. Qasim 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. Qasim accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Qasim in Philadelphia, 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Qasim's office located?
What is Dr. Qasim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Qasim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477895993.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Qasim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Qasim
What is Dr. Zaffer Qasim's specialty?
Dr. Qasim is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Philadelphia, PA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Zaffer Qasim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Qasim is affiliated with Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Penn Medicine Pennsylvania Hospital, Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Lankenau Medical Center, Temple University Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Zaffer Qasim accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Zaffer Qasim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Zaffer Qasim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Qasim's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Zaffer Qasim?
Please contact Dr. Qasim's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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3400 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104