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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. 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 as a 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Aftab perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by 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
AgeWell
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Family Health Network
Presbyterian Health Plan
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?
Yes, Dr. Aftab is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial 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 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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