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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Aftab, Critical Care Internist in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Ghulam Aftab, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Las Vegas, NV with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Aftab is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aftab’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aftab’s office at (702) 476-4900.
What languages does Dr. Aftab speak?
Dr. Aftab and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Aftab treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Aftab 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. Aftab. 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
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Arrhythmia
- VFib
- V-fib
- Cardiac Arrest Rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4901: Ventricular fibrillation
Also known as:
- Trunk Lump or Swelling
- Body Mass
- Torso Lump
- Trunk Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R222: Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Widespread Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Generalized lymphadenopathy
- Multiple swollen glands
- Body-wide enlarged lymph nodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R591: Generalized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia from Other Specified Infection
- Pneumonia
- Infectious Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Atypical Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J168: Pneumonia due to other specified infectious organisms
Which procedures does Dr. Aftab perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ghulam Aftab 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. Aftab's office.
Does Dr. Aftab accept my insurance?
Dr. Aftab accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (702) 476-4900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aftab accept in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Aftab in Las Vegas, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Department of Defense / Tricare
Humana
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Arizona
State of Nevada
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Aftab's office located?
Dr. Ghulam Aftab's Primary Practice
3186 S Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 476-4900
What is Dr. Aftab's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Aftab's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275987463.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aftab?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aftab
What is Dr. Ghulam Aftab's specialty?
Dr. Aftab is a Critical Care Internist near Las Vegas, NV. 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. Aftab to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ghulam Aftab affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Aftab is affiliated with Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Ghulam Aftab accepting new patients in Las Vegas, NV?
Yes, Dr. Ghulam Aftab is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ghulam Aftab offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Aftab's office at (702) 476-4900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ghulam Aftab?
Please contact Dr. Aftab's office at (702) 476-4900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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