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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zafar, Infectious Disease Specialist in Southgate, MI?
Dr. Uzma Zafar, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Southgate, MI. She is board certified. Dr. Zafar is fluent in English 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 (734) 283-3222.
Is Dr. Zafar board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Uzma Zafar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Zafar speak?
Dr. Zafar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Zafar typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Zafar typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Uzma Zafar may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 (734) 283-3222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zafar accept in Southgate, MI?
Dr. Zafar in Southgate, MI 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
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Spectrum / Priority Health
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Where is Dr. Zafar's office located?
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 1013956192.
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. Uzma Zafar's specialty?
Dr. Zafar is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Southgate, MI.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Uzma Zafar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zafar is affiliated with Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, Henry Ford Hospital, Corewell Health Wayne Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Uzma Zafar accepting new patients in Southgate, MI?
Yes, Dr. Uzma Zafar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Uzma Zafar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zafar's office at (734) 283-3222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Uzma Zafar?
Please contact Dr. Zafar's office at (734) 283-3222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Uzma Zafar have?
Dr. Uzma Zafar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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