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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shafi, Pediatrician in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Arif Shafi, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Shafi graduated from Karachi Medical and Dental College and completed his residency at Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, Pediatrics. Dr. Shafi is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shafi’s office at (423) 624-4024.
Where did Dr. Shafi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, Pediatrics | U Tenn Chattanooga Unit | University of Tennessee Program
Medical School: Sind Med Coll, Univ Of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan | Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan | Karachi Medical and Dental College
Is Dr. Shafi board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Arif Shafi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Shafi speak?
Dr. Shafi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Shafi typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Shafi 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. Shafi. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
Also known as:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Shafi typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Shafi 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. Shafi. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Shafi accept my insurance?
Dr. Shafi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 624-4024 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shafi accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Shafi in Chattanooga, TN 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 Tennessee
CareSource
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
State of Alabama
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shafi's office located?
What is Dr. Shafi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shafi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356339972.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shafi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shafi
What is Dr. Arif Shafi's specialty?
Dr. Shafi is a Pediatrician near Chattanooga, TN.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Arif Shafi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shafi is affiliated with Parkridge East 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Arif Shafi accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Arif Shafi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Arif Shafi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shafi's office at (423) 624-4024 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Arif Shafi?
Please contact Dr. Shafi's office at (423) 624-4024 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Arif Shafi have?
Dr. Arif Shafi is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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