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Who is Dr. Tarafdar, Internist in Lubbock, TX?
Dr. Kaiser Tarafdar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lubbock, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tarafdar graduated from University of Ibadan / College of Medicine and completed his residency at Coney Island Hospital Program. Dr. Tarafdar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tarafdar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tarafdar’s office.
Where did Dr. Tarafdar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Coney Island Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Ibadan / College of Medicine | University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital
What languages does Dr. Tarafdar speak?
Dr. Tarafdar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Tarafdar typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Tarafdar 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. Tarafdar. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
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:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tarafdar typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kaiser Tarafdar 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
Please contact Dr. Tarafdar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tarafdar accept my insurance?
Dr. Tarafdar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tarafdar accept in Lubbock, TX?
Dr. Tarafdar in Lubbock, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tarafdar's office located?
What is Dr. Tarafdar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tarafdar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043273790.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tarafdar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tarafdar
What is Dr. Kaiser Tarafdar's specialty?
Dr. Tarafdar is a Internist near Lubbock, TX.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Kaiser Tarafdar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Tarafdar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Covenant Childrens Hospital, Cogdell Memorial Hospital, Haskell Memorial Hospital. 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kaiser Tarafdar accepting new patients in Lubbock, TX?
Yes, Dr. Kaiser Tarafdar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kaiser Tarafdar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tarafdar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kaiser Tarafdar?
Please contact Dr. Tarafdar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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