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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Saghir, Hospitalist in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Sheikh Saghir, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Las Vegas, NV with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Saghir completed his residency at Univ Il Coll Med Peoria, Internal Medicine. Dr. Saghir is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saghir’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saghir’s office at (702) 388-4000.
Where did Dr. Saghir go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Il Coll Med Peoria, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Saghir board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Sheikh Saghir, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Saghir speak?
Dr. Saghir and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Saghir treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Saghir 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. Saghir. 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:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fusion of Lower Back Spine
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Fused Lower Back Vertebrae
- Lumbar Spine Fusion
- Lower Back Ankylosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4326: Fusion of spine, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Skin Problems from Radiation
- Radiation Exposure
- Skin Condition
- Radiation dermatitis
- Radiation skin reaction
- Radiation-induced skin changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- L598: Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation
Also known as:
- Hypertensive Urgency
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Respiratory Failure
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
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:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Saghir perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sheikh Saghir may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Saghir's office.
Does Dr. Saghir accept my insurance?
Dr. Saghir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (702) 388-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Saghir accept in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Saghir in Las Vegas, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Partners Plans
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
Partners Healthcare
State of Nevada
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Saghir's office located?
What is Dr. Saghir's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saghir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013919588.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saghir?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saghir
What is Dr. Sheikh Saghir's specialty?
Dr. Saghir is a Hospitalist near Las Vegas, NV. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Saghir to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sheikh Saghir affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Saghir is affiliated with Valley Hospital Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Sheikh Saghir accepting new patients in Las Vegas, NV?
Yes, Dr. Sheikh Saghir is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sheikh Saghir offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Saghir's office at (702) 388-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sheikh Saghir?
Please contact Dr. Saghir's office at (702) 388-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sheikh Saghir have?
Dr. Sheikh Saghir is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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