20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shafi, Internist in Easton, PA?
Dr. Saima Shafi, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Easton, PA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Shafi completed her residency at Easton Hospital. Dr. Shafi is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi; Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shafi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shafi’s office at (610) 258-1400.
Where did Dr. Shafi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Easton Hospital
Medical School: Rawalpindi Medical University
Is Dr. Shafi board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Saima Shafi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shafi speak?
Dr. Shafi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi; Punjabi
Urdu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Shafi typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Shafi 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. Shafi. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
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:
- Amputation Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Limb Loss
- Post-amputation care
- Limb loss recovery
- Amputee rehabilitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4781: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Shafi typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Shafi 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. Shafi. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Shafi accept my insurance?
Dr. Shafi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 258-1400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shafi accept in Easton, PA?
Dr. Shafi in Easton, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Shafi's office located?
Dr. Saima Shafi's Primary Practice
2925 William Penn Hwy Ste 201
Easton, PA 18045
(610) 258-1400
What is Dr. Shafi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shafi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285655134.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shafi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shafi
What is Dr. Saima Shafi's specialty?
Dr. Shafi is a Internist near Easton, PA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Saima Shafi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shafi is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, St. Luke’s University Health Network - Bethlehem Campus 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 Saima Shafi accepting new patients in Easton, PA?
Yes, Dr. Saima Shafi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saima Shafi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shafi's office at (610) 258-1400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saima Shafi?
Please contact Dr. Shafi's office at (610) 258-1400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Saima Shafi have?
Dr. Saima Shafi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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