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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cahani, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. Dafina Cahani, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Staten Island, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Cahani is fluent in English and Albanian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cahani’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cahani’s office at (212) 434-6980.
What languages does Dr. Cahani speak?
Dr. Cahani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Albanian
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cahani typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cahani 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. Cahani. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
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:
- Other Tooth Problems
- Tooth Disorder
- Dental Issues
- Tooth Ailments
- Oral Health Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- K0889: Other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structures
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cahani typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Dafina Cahani 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. Cahani's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cahani accept my insurance?
Dr. Cahani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 434-6980 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cahani accept in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. Cahani in Staten Island, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cahani's office located?
Dr. Dafina Cahani's Primary Practice
475 Seaview Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(212) 434-6980
What is Dr. Cahani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cahani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770080681.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cahani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cahani
What is Dr. Dafina Cahani's specialty?
Dr. Cahani is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Staten Island, NY.
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. Dafina Cahani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cahani is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital - North 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 Dafina Cahani accepting new patients in Staten Island, NY?
Yes, Dr. Dafina Cahani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dafina Cahani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cahani's office at (212) 434-6980 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dafina Cahani?
Please contact Dr. Cahani's office at (212) 434-6980 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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