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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zaft, Internist in Damascus, MD?
Dr. Scott Zaft, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Damascus, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zaft completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Zaft is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zaft’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zaft’s office at (301) 253-4004.
Where did Dr. Zaft go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Zaft board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Scott Zaft, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Zaft speak?
Dr. Zaft and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Zaft treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Zaft 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. Zaft. 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:
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Normal Hearing Test
- Clear Ear Checkup
- Routine Audiology Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19 Testing
- Coronavirus Test
- SARS-CoV-2 Test
- COVID Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Long-term Heart Disease
- Ongoing Heart Ischemia
- Chronic Coronary Artery Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I259: Chronic ischemic heart disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Recurrent Acute Sinus Infection
- Sinusitis
- Recurrent acute sinusitis
- Repeated sinus infection
- Recurring sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0191: Acute recurrent sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Zaft perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Scott Zaft may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Zaft's office.
Does Dr. Zaft accept my insurance?
Dr. Zaft accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 253-4004 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zaft accept in Damascus, MD?
Dr. Zaft in Damascus, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Other TPA
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Zaft's office located?
What is Dr. Zaft's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zaft's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508816133.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zaft?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zaft
What is Dr. Scott Zaft's specialty?
Dr. Zaft is a Internist near Damascus, MD.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Zaft to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Scott Zaft affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zaft is affiliated with Frederick Health 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 Scott Zaft accepting new patients in Damascus, MD?
Yes, Dr. Scott Zaft is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Zaft offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zaft's office at (301) 253-4004 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Zaft?
Please contact Dr. Zaft's office at (301) 253-4004 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Zaft have?
Dr. Scott Zaft is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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