Dr. Amber Afzal, MD
Saint Louis, MO
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Afzal, Hematologist in Saint Louis, MO?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Afzal?
Dr. Amber Afzal, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Hematologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Afzal empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Bone Marrow Failure Disorders, Hematology, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Myeloproliferative Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Saint Louis, MO community, Dr. Afzal is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Afzal speak?
Dr. Afzal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Hematologist like Dr. Afzal typically treat?
As a Hematologist, Dr. Afzal 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. Afzal. 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:
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
What procedures does a Hematologist like Dr. Afzal typically perform?
As a Hematologist, procedures performed by Dr. Amber Afzal may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
Please contact Dr. Afzal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Afzal accept my insurance?
Dr. Afzal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 362-7216 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Afzal accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Afzal in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CMS
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Selman and company
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Where is Dr. Afzal's office located?
Dr. Amber Afzal's Primary Practice
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 362-7216
What hospitals are Dr. Afzal affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Afzal has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Afzal's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Afzal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831539808.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Afzal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Afzal