Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Achakzai, Hospitalist in Buffalo, NY?
What languages does Dr. Achakzai speak?
Dr. Achakzai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Achakzai typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Achakzai 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. Achakzai. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Achakzai typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Sara Achakzai may include:
Please contact Dr. Achakzai's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Achakzai accept my insurance?
Dr. Achakzai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Achakzai accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Achakzai in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independent Health Association
Lifetime Healthcare
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
Peak
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Achakzai's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Achakzai affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Achakzai has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Achakzai's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Achakzai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487906996.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Achakzai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Achakzai