22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Syed, Internist in Frederick, MD?
Dr. Gaffar Syed, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Frederick, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Syed completed his residency at ST barnabas Hospital. Dr. Syed is fluent in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Syed’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Syed’s office at (301) 698-9444.
Where did Dr. Syed go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: ST barnabas Hospital
Medical School: Osmania Medical College, Ntr University of Health Sciences,Hyderabad, India
Is Dr. Syed board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Gaffar Syed, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2004
What languages does Dr. Syed speak?
Dr. Syed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Telugu
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Syed treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Syed 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. Syed. 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.
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Syed perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Gaffar Syed may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Syed's office.
Does Dr. Syed accept my insurance?
Dr. Syed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 698-9444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Syed accept in Frederick, MD?
Dr. Syed in Frederick, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Johns Hopkins
Maryland Physicians Care
Medicare
Riverside Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Syed's office located?
Dr. Gaffar Syed's Primary Practice
801 Toll House Ave Ste H4
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 698-9444
Recognitions
Awards
Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2010)
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Patients' Choice Award (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
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Top 10 Doctor - City (2014)
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Best Resident Award 2003
St. Barnabas Hospital
Publications
Mediastinal plasmacytoma with multiple myeloma presenting as a diagnostic dilemma
Cases Journal, February 2008
What is Dr. Syed's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Syed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013976687.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Syed?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Syed
What is Dr. Gaffar Syed's specialty?
Dr. Syed is a Internist near Frederick, MD.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Syed to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Gaffar Syed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Syed is affiliated with Frederick Health 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Gaffar Syed accepting new patients in Frederick, MD?
Yes, Dr. Gaffar Syed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gaffar Syed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Syed's office at (301) 698-9444 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gaffar Syed?
Please contact Dr. Syed's office at (301) 698-9444 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gaffar Syed have?
Dr. Gaffar Syed is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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