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Who is Dr. Samara, Critical Care Internist in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Dafer Samara, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Samara is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Samara’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Samara’s office at (816) 942-4500.
Is Dr. Samara board certified in Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Dafer Samara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Samara speak?
Dr. Samara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Samara treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Samara 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. Samara. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Body Weight
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Body Fat
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
- Z6832: Body mass index [BMI] 32.0-32.9, adult
- Z6831: Body mass index [BMI] 31.0-31.9, adult
- Z6830: Body mass index [BMI] 30.0-30.9, adult
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Excessive Sleepiness
- Sleep Disorder
- Hypersomnia
- Daytime sleepiness
- Too much sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Which procedures does Dr. Samara perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Dafer Samara 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. Samara's office.
Does Dr. Samara accept my insurance?
Dr. Samara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 942-4500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Samara accept in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Samara in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Keenan and Associates
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Missouri
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Samara's office located?
Dr. Dafer Samara's Primary Practice
1004 Carondelet Dr Ste 300
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-4500
Dr. Dafer Samara's Practice 2
4911 S Arrowhead Dr Ste 101
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 478-8113
Dr. Dafer Samara's Practice 3
19550 E 39th St S Ste 310
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 478-8113
What is Dr. Samara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Samara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760608798.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Samara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Samara
What is Dr. Dafer Samara's specialty?
Dr. Samara is a Critical Care Internist near Kansas City, MO. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Samara to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dafer Samara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Samara is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: St. Marys Medical Center, Prime Healthcare - St. Joseph Medical Center. 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 Critical Care Internist?
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Is Dafer Samara accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Dafer Samara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dafer Samara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Samara's office at (816) 942-4500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dafer Samara?
Please contact Dr. Samara's office at (816) 942-4500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dafer Samara have?
Dr. Dafer Samara is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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