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28 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Babar, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Ghufran Babar, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Babar graduated from Ayub Medical College and completed his residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program. Dr. Babar is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi; Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Babar’s office at (816) 234-3000.
Where did Dr. Babar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program
Medical School: Ayub Med Coll, Univ of Peshawar, Abbottabad, Pakistan | Ayub Medical College
Is Dr. Babar board certified as a Pediatric Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Ghufran Babar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Babar speak?
Dr. Babar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi; Punjabi
Urdu
What conditions does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Babar typically treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Babar 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. Babar. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Disorder
- Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
- Isolated growth hormone deficiency
- Hypopituitarism
- Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
- Low Pituitary Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E230: Hypopituitarism
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 1
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Syndrome X
- Insulin Resistance Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- E88810: Metabolic syndrome
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Endocrine Disorder
- Health Screening
- Hormone Disorder Screening
- Gland Disorder Screening
- Endocrine System Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1329: Encounter for screening for other suspected endocrine disorder
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
What procedures does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Babar typically perform?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ghufran Babar may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Babar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Babar accept my insurance?
Dr. Babar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 234-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Babar accept in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Babar in Kansas City, MO 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 Kansas
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Oscar Health
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Babar's office located?
Dr. Ghufran Babar's Primary Practice
2401 Gillham Rd
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 234-3000
What is Dr. Babar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Babar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659327070.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Babar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Babar
What is Dr. Ghufran Babar's specialty?
Dr. Babar is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Kansas City, MO.
What does a Pediatric Endocrinologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region.
Is this Dr. Ghufran Babar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Babar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Mercy Kansas City Adele Hall Campus, Bothwell Regional Health Center, Hays Medical Center, Hillsboro Community Hospital. 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 Pediatric Endocrinologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ghufran Babar accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Ghufran Babar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ghufran Babar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Babar's office at (816) 234-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ghufran Babar?
Please contact Dr. Babar's office at (816) 234-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ghufran Babar have?
Dr. Ghufran Babar is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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