Dr. Syed Farhan Zafar, MD
Fort Myers, FL
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Zafar, Medical Oncologist in Fort Myers, FL?
Dr. Syed Farhan Zafar, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Fort Myers, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Zafar graduated from Karachi Medical and Dental College. Dr. Zafar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zafar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zafar’s office at (352) 787-9448.
Where did Dr. Zafar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Karachi Medical and Dental College
What languages does Dr. Zafar speak?
Dr. Zafar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Zafar typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Zafar 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. Zafar. 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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3481: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right bronchus and lung
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
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
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Zafar typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Syed Farhan Zafar 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. Zafar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Zafar accept my insurance?
Dr. Zafar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 787-9448 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zafar accept in Fort Myers, FL?
Dr. Zafar in Fort Myers, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareCentrix
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Medicare
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Zafar's office located?
Dr. Syed Farhan Zafar's Primary Practice
8260 Gladiolus Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(352) 787-9448
505 Florida Cancer Specialists P L
1201 5th Ave N Ste 505 Fl Cancer
St Petersburg, FL 33705
What is Dr. Zafar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zafar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811187909.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zafar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zafar
What is Dr. Syed Farhan Zafar's specialty?
Dr. Zafar is a Medical Oncologist near Fort Myers, FL.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.
Is this Dr. Syed Farhan Zafar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Zafar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Lee Memorial Hospital, Moffitt Cancer Center Magnolia Campus, Gulf Coast 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
When to see a Medical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Syed Farhan Zafar accepting new patients in Fort Myers, FL?
Yes, Dr. Syed Farhan Zafar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Syed Farhan Zafar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zafar's office at (352) 787-9448 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Syed Farhan Zafar?
Please contact Dr. Zafar's office at (352) 787-9448 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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