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Dr. Muhammad Atif, MD

Surgeon

Merrillville, IN

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Atif, Surgeon in Merrillville, IN?

    Dr. Muhammad Atif, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Merrillville, IN with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Atif is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Atif’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Atif’s office at (219) 487-5773.

    Is Dr. Atif board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Muhammad Atif, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Atif speak?

    Dr. Atif and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Urdu

    What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Atif typically treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Atif 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. Atif. 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    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:

    • Viral Infection Exposure
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Disease Contact
    • Suspected Viral Infection
    • Exposure to Viruses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Atif typically perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Atif 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. Atif. 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:

    • Exploration of Penetrating Arm/Leg Wound
    • Extremity Wound Exploration
    • Deep Wound Check Arm/Leg
    • Penetrating Injury Exploration

    CPT Codes:

    • 20103: Exploration of penetrating wound (separate procedure); extremity

    Also known as:

    • Complicated Finger Abscess Drainage
    • Felon Drainage
    • Finger Infection Drainage
    • Deep Finger Abscess Incision
    • Hand Abscess Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 26011: Drainage of finger abscess; complicated (eg, felon)

    Also known as:

    • Finger Splint Application
    • Static Finger Splint
    • Finger Immobilization
    • Finger Brace

    CPT Codes:

    • 29130: Application of finger splint; static

    Also known as:

    • Nail Removal
    • Nail Plate Avulsion
    • Toenail Removal
    • Fingernail Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11730: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single

    Also known as:

    • Abscess Incision and Drainage
    • Abscess
    • I&D of Abscess
    • Lancing an Abscess
    • Draining a Boil
    • Cyst Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple

    Does Dr. Atif accept my insurance?

    Dr. Atif accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 487-5773 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Atif accept in Merrillville, IN?

    Dr. Atif in Merrillville, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • McLaren Health Care

    • Medicare

    • State of Indiana

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Atif's office located?

    Dr. Muhammad Atif's Primary Practice

    5304 Broadway

    Merrillville, IN 46410

    (219) 487-5773

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    Dr. Muhammad Atif's Practice 2

    600 Grant St

    Gary, IN 46402

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    What hospitals are Dr. Atif affiliated with?

    Dr. Atif has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Franciscan Health Munster,Munster, IN
    Uchicago Medicine Northwest Indiana,Crown Point, IN

    What is Dr. Atif's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Atif's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407866890.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Atif?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Atif

    What is Dr. Muhammad Atif's specialty?

    Dr. Atif is a Surgeon near Merrillville, IN.

    What does a Surgeon do?

    General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.

    Is Dr. Muhammad Atif affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Atif is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Franciscan Health Munster, Uchicago Medicine Northwest Indiana. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Dr. Muhammad Atif accepting new patients in Merrillville, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Muhammad Atif is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Muhammad Atif offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Atif's office at (219) 487-5773 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Muhammad Atif?

    Please contact Dr. Atif's office at (219) 487-5773 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Atif's office located?

    Dr. Atif's offices are located in Merrillville, IN and Gary, IN.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Muhammad Atif have?

    Dr. Muhammad Atif is certified by the American Board of Surgery.