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20 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Aftab, Critical Care Internist in Merced, CA?
Dr. Waqas Aftab, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Merced, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Aftab is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi, Punjabi, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aftab’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aftab’s office at (559) 450-3000.
Is Dr. Aftab board certified in Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Waqas Aftab, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Aftab speak?
Dr. Aftab and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi
Punjabi
Spanish
Urdu
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
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- Shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
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:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Emergency
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Emergency
- Very High Blood Pressure Emergency
- Acute Hypertensive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I161: Hypertensive emergency
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
Which procedures does Dr. Aftab perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Waqas 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 (559) 450-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aftab accept in Merced, CA?
Dr. Aftab in Merced, CA 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Aftab's office located?
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 1043414220.
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. Waqas Aftab's specialty?
Dr. Aftab is a Critical Care Internist near Merced, CA. 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. Waqas Aftab affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Aftab is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Critical Care Internist?
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Is Waqas Aftab accepting new patients in Merced, CA?
Yes, Dr. Waqas Aftab is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Waqas Aftab offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Aftab's office at (559) 450-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Waqas Aftab?
Please contact Dr. Aftab's office at (559) 450-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Waqas Aftab have?
Dr. Waqas Aftab is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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