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Dr. Maira Gaffar, MD

Sarasota, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gaffar, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Sarasota, FL?

    Dr. Maira Gaffar, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Sarasota, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gaffar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gaffar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gaffar’s office at (352) 265-0239.

    What languages does Dr. Gaffar speak?

    Dr. Gaffar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Gaffar treat?

    As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Gaffar 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. Gaffar. 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:

    • Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
    • Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
    • Benign Cecum Polyp
    • Benign Descending Colon Polyp
    • Benign Tumor
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
    • Ascending colon adenoma
    • Ascending colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
    • Transverse colon adenoma
    • Transverse colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous cecum growth
    • Cecal adenoma
    • Cecum benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous descending colon growth
    • Descending colon adenoma
    • Descending colon benign tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
    • D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
    • D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum
    • D124: Benign neoplasm of descending colon

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Conditions
    • Duodenal Conditions
    • Digestive System Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Intestinal Condition
    • Colonic Disease
    • Small Intestine Disorder
    • Bowel Conditions
    • Gut Problems
    • Digestive Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K6389: Other specified diseases of intestine

    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:

    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Blood Chemistry
    • Blood
    • Irregular blood test results
    • Unusual blood work
    • Abnormal blood panel

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R799: Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Esophagus Condition
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Various esophageal diseases
    • Miscellaneous esophagus problems
    • Other food pipe issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2289: Other specified disease of esophagus

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Microscopic Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Microscopic hematuria
    • Hidden blood in urine
    • Invisible blood in pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3129: Other microscopic hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Tissue Findings in Other Organs or Systems
    • Unusual tissue structure
    • Abnormal biopsy results
    • Tissue abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R897: Abnormal histological findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast

    Also known as:

    • Blood Cell Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Blood Disorder
    • Lymphoid Tissue Tumor
    • Hematopoietic Neoplasm
    • Uncertain Blood Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D479: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Growth of unknown type in the bladder
    • Bladder Disease
    • Bladder tumor of uncertain nature
    • Undetermined bladder growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D414: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of bladder

    Does Dr. Gaffar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gaffar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 265-0239 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gaffar accept in Sarasota, FL?

    Dr. Gaffar in Sarasota, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • Steward Health Choice

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    Where is Dr. Gaffar's office located?

    Dr. Maira Gaffar's Primary Practice

    2001 Webber St

    Sarasota, FL 34239

    (352) 265-0239

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    Dr. Maira Gaffar's Practice 2

    1700 S Tamiami Trl

    Sarasota, FL 34239

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    What is Dr. Gaffar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Gaffar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770946428.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gaffar?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gaffar

    What is Dr. Maira Gaffar's specialty?

    Dr. Gaffar is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Sarasota, FL. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Gaffar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Maira Gaffar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gaffar is affiliated with Sarasota 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

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    Is Maira Gaffar accepting new patients in Sarasota, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Maira Gaffar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Maira Gaffar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gaffar's office at (352) 265-0239 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Maira Gaffar?

    Please contact Dr. Gaffar's office at (352) 265-0239 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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