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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jaffer, Neurologist in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Ali-Musa Jaffer is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Jaffer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jaffer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jaffer’s office at (904) 383-1022.
What languages does Dr. Jaffer speak?
Dr. Jaffer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Jaffer treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Jaffer 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. Jaffer. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Multiple Nerve Disorder
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome
- Hereditary Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Guillain-Barr syndrome
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
- Widespread Nerve Damage
- Generalized Neuropathy
- GBS
- Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Post-Infectious Paralysis
- Genetic Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Inherited Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
- G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
- G610: Guillain-Barre syndrome
- G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Brain Dysfunction
- Brain Condition
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9349: Other encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
What procedures does Dr. Jaffer perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Jaffer 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. Jaffer. 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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Does Dr. Jaffer accept my insurance?
Dr. Jaffer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 383-1022 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jaffer accept in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Jaffer in Jacksonville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
State of Florida
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Jaffer's office located?
Dr. Ali-Musa Jaffer's Primary Practice
653 W 8th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 383-1022
What is Dr. Jaffer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023571247.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jaffer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jaffer
What is Dr. Ali-Musa Jaffer's specialty?
Dr. Jaffer is a Neurologist near Jacksonville, FL.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Jaffer to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ali-Musa Jaffer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jaffer is affiliated with UF Health Jacksonville, HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, UF Health Flagler Hospital 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 Ali-Musa Jaffer accepting new patients in Jacksonville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Ali-Musa Jaffer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ali-Musa Jaffer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jaffer's office at (904) 383-1022 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ali-Musa Jaffer?
Please contact Dr. Jaffer's office at (904) 383-1022 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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