MD
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dastagir, Hospitalist in Escondido, CA?
Dr. Muhammad Dastagir, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Escondido, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Dastagir is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dastagir’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dastagir’s office at (310) 379-2134.
Is Dr. Dastagir board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Muhammad Dastagir, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Dastagir speak?
Dr. Dastagir and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Dastagir typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Dastagir 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. Dastagir. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, 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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Dastagir typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Muhammad Dastagir may include:
Please contact Dr. Dastagir's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Dastagir accept my insurance?
Dr. Dastagir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 379-2134 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dastagir accept in Escondido, CA?
Dr. Dastagir in Escondido, CA 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 Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Community Health Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Sharp HealthCare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dastagir's office located?
Dr. Muhammad Dastagir's Primary Practice
2185 Citracado Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92029
(310) 379-2134
What is Dr. Dastagir's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dastagir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033197082.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dastagir?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dastagir
What is Dr. Muhammad Dastagir's specialty?
Dr. Dastagir is a Hospitalist near Escondido, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Muhammad Dastagir affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dastagir is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center 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
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Is Muhammad Dastagir accepting new patients in Escondido, CA?
Yes, Dr. Muhammad Dastagir is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Muhammad Dastagir offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dastagir's office at (310) 379-2134 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Muhammad Dastagir?
Please contact Dr. Dastagir's office at (310) 379-2134 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Muhammad Dastagir have?
Dr. Muhammad Dastagir is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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