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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zafirau, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. William Zafirau, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Zafirau completed his residency at Metrohealth Med Ctr, Geriatric Medicine-Family Practice; Summa Health System, Family Medicine. Dr. Zafirau is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zafirau’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zafirau’s office at (216) 636-8742.
Where did Dr. Zafirau go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Metrohealth Med Ctr, Geriatric Medicine-Family Practice; Summa Health System, Family Medicine
Medical School: Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh
Is Dr. Zafirau board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. William Zafirau, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Zafirau speak?
Dr. Zafirau and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Zafirau typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Zafirau 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. Zafirau. 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:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Zafirau typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Zafirau 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. Zafirau. 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:
- 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:
- 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 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. Zafirau accept my insurance?
Dr. Zafirau accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 636-8742 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zafirau accept in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Zafirau in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
State of Ohio
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Zafirau's office located?
Dr. William Zafirau's Primary Practice
8950 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44195
(216) 636-8742
What is Dr. Zafirau's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zafirau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598744781.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zafirau?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zafirau
What is Dr. William Zafirau's specialty?
Dr. Zafirau is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Cleveland, OH.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. William Zafirau affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zafirau is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Fairview Hospital, Hillcrest Hospital, Medina Hospital 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
When to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is William Zafirau accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?
Yes, Dr. William Zafirau is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Zafirau offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zafirau's office at (216) 636-8742 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Zafirau?
Please contact Dr. Zafirau's office at (216) 636-8742 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Zafirau have?
Dr. William Zafirau is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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