Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alfakir, Specialist in Haledon, NJ?
Where did Dr. Alfakir go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Seton Hall University School of Health and Medical Sciences Program
Residency: Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Medical School: University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Alfakir board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Maria Alfakir, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alfakir speak?
Dr. Alfakir and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Alfakir typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Alfakir 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. Alfakir. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Alfakir typically perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Alfakir performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Alfakir. 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:
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
CPT Codes:
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
Also known as:
- Removal of Corns or Calluses
- Corns and Calluses
- Corn Excision
- Callus Trimming
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
- Corns and Calluses Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Alfakir accept my insurance?
Dr. Alfakir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 925-4848 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alfakir accept in Haledon, NJ?
Dr. Alfakir in Haledon, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Group Administrators Ltd
Health Care Service Corporation
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Alfakir's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Alfakir affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Alfakir has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Alfakir's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alfakir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790993897.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alfakir?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alfakir