Dr. Muhammad A. Rafiq
Overview
Muhammad Rafiq is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina.
Dr. Rafiq is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Myringotomy.
Dr. Rafiq is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Rafiq is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
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- PPO
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- HMO
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- HMO
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- EPO
- HMO
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1655 Bernardin Avenue, Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29204
1102 Roberts Street, Camden, SC 29020
2831 Lexington Road, West Columbia, SC 29170
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Rafiq has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Muhammad A. Rafiq
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Muhammad A. Rafiq?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Muhammad A. Rafiq by calling their office at 803-256-1137. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Muhammad A. Rafiq a top-rated expert for Acute Kidney Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Muhammad A. Rafiq is classified as an Distinguished expert for Acute Kidney Failure, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Muhammad A. Rafiq specialize in?
While Dr. Muhammad A. Rafiq is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Muhammad A. Rafiq participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Muhammad A. Rafiq has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Kidney Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Muhammad A. Rafiq's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Muhammad A. Rafiq accept my insurance?
Dr. Muhammad A. Rafiq accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-256-1137 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Rafiq isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Rafiq isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Rafiq isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Advanced
- NephrosclerosisDr. Rafiq isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Rafiq isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Experienced
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Rafiq isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Rafiq isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Rafiq isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- GastrostomyDr. Rafiq isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Rafiq isExperienced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Rafiq isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.