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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zahir, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Elgin, IL?
Dr. Syed Zahir, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Elgin, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Zahir graduated from GULBARGA UNIVERSITY and completed his residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program. Dr. Zahir is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zahir’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zahir’s office.
Where did Dr. Zahir go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program
Medical School: M Rampure Med Coll, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India | GULBARGA UNIVERSITY
Is Dr. Zahir board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Syed Zahir, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Zahir speak?
Dr. Zahir and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Zahir typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Zahir 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. Zahir. 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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Platelet Disorder
- Immune thrombocytopenia
- ITP
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Low platelet count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Zahir typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Zahir performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Zahir. 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Also known as:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Does Dr. Zahir accept my insurance?
Dr. Zahir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zahir accept in Elgin, IL?
Dr. Zahir in Elgin, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Zahir's office located?
What is Dr. Zahir's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zahir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538156732.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zahir?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zahir
What is Dr. Syed Zahir's specialty?
Dr. Zahir is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Elgin, IL.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available.
Is this Dr. Syed Zahir affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zahir is affiliated with Advocate Sherman 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 Syed Zahir accepting new patients in Elgin, IL?
Yes, Dr. Syed Zahir is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Syed Zahir offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zahir's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Syed Zahir?
Please contact Dr. Zahir's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Syed Zahir have?
Dr. Syed Zahir is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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