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Who is Dr. Gaffoor, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Mohamed Gaffoor, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Gaffoor graduated from Rutgers and completed his residency at UMDNJ. Dr. Gaffoor is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gaffoor’s office at (718) 283-8260.
Where did Dr. Gaffoor go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UMDNJ
Medical School: Rutgers
Is Dr. Gaffoor board certified as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Mohamed Gaffoor, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Gaffoor speak?
Dr. Gaffoor and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gaffoor typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gaffoor 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. Gaffoor. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gaffoor typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Mohamed Gaffoor may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Gaffoor's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gaffoor accept my insurance?
Dr. Gaffoor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 283-8260 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gaffoor accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Gaffoor in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Healthfirst New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gaffoor's office located?
What is Dr. Gaffoor's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gaffoor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225073604.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gaffoor?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gaffoor
What is Dr. Mohamed Gaffoor's specialty?
Dr. Gaffoor is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Brooklyn, NY.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Mohamed Gaffoor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Gaffoor is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Maimonides 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 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Mohamed Gaffoor accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Mohamed Gaffoor is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mohamed Gaffoor offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gaffoor's office at (718) 283-8260 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mohamed Gaffoor?
Please contact Dr. Gaffoor's office at (718) 283-8260 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mohamed Gaffoor have?
Dr. Mohamed Gaffoor is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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