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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Safa, Adult Medicine Specialist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Hussein Safa, MD is an Adult Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Safa is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Safa’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Safa’s office at (215) 456-6500.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Safa?
Dr. Hussein Safa, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Adult Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Safa empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in HIV Primary Care, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+ Health, Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia/PA community, Dr. Safa is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Safa speak?
Dr. Safa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Safa treat?
As a Adult 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Endocrine Disorder
- Endocrine Disease
- Hormone disorder
- Gland problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- E349: Endocrine disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- PrEP for HIV
- HIV Prevention Medication
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2981: Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Exposure to HIV
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- HIV
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- HIV Screening Test
- HIV Test
- AIDS Test
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z114: Encounter for screening for human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Which procedures does Dr. Safa perform as a Adult Medicine Specialist?
As a Adult Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Hussein Safa may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
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 (215) 456-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Safa accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Safa in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Health Partners Plans
Independence Blue Cross
Independent Health
Medicare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Safa's office located?
Dr. Hussein Safa's Primary Practice
5501 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 456-6500
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 1972036515.
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. Hussein Safa's specialty?
Dr. Safa is a Adult Medicine Specialist near Philadelphia, PA. The NUCC advises against using this code and suggests selecting a more suitable one. Contact Dr. Safa to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Hussein Safa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Safa is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Adult Medicine Specialist?
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Is Hussein Safa accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Hussein Safa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hussein Safa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Safa's office at (215) 456-6500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hussein Safa?
Please contact Dr. Safa's office at (215) 456-6500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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