Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shafqat, Hospitalist in Bemidji, MN?
Dr. Syed Shafqat, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Bemidji, MN. He is board certified. Dr. Shafqat graduated from Karachi Medical and Dental College and completed his residency at Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Muhlenberg Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shafqat is fluent in English, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shafqat’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shafqat’s office at (540) 574-2920.
Where did Dr. Shafqat go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Muhlenberg Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program
Medical School: Sind Med Coll, Univ Of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan | Karachi Medical and Dental College
Is Dr. Shafqat board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Syed Shafqat, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shafqat speak?
Dr. Shafqat and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Urdu
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Shafqat typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Shafqat 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. Shafqat. 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
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Shafqat typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Syed Shafqat may include:
Please contact Dr. Shafqat's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shafqat accept my insurance?
Dr. Shafqat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (540) 574-2920 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shafqat accept in Bemidji, MN?
Dr. Shafqat in Bemidji, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Avera Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
PrimeWest Health
State of South Dakota
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Shafqat's office located?
What is Dr. Shafqat's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shafqat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750345617.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shafqat?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shafqat
What is Dr. Syed Shafqat's specialty?
Dr. Shafqat is a Hospitalist near Bemidji, MN.
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. Syed Shafqat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shafqat is affiliated with Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Wvu Medicine United Hospital Center, Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Wvu Medicine J.w. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Sentara Northern Virginia 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 Syed Shafqat accepting new patients in Bemidji, MN?
Yes, Dr. Syed Shafqat is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Syed Shafqat offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shafqat's office at (540) 574-2920 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Syed Shafqat?
Please contact Dr. Shafqat's office at (540) 574-2920 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Syed Shafqat have?
Dr. Syed Shafqat is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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