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Dr. Jacob Jeffers, MD

Physiatrist

Nashville, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jeffers, Physiatrist in Nashville, TN?

    Dr. Jacob Jeffers, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Jeffers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jeffers’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jeffers’s office at (615) 322-3000.

    What languages does Dr. Jeffers speak?

    Dr. Jeffers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Jeffers typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Jeffers 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. Jeffers. 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:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Brain damage from lack of oxygen
    • Brain Disease
    • Anoxic brain injury
    • Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
    • Oxygen deprivation brain injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Jeffers typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Jeffers 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. Jeffers. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Jeffers accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jeffers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 322-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jeffers accept in Nashville, TN?

    Dr. Jeffers in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Jeffers' office located?

    Dr. Jacob Jeffers' Primary Practice

    3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic

    Nashville, TN 37232

    (615) 322-3000

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    Dr. Jacob Jeffers' Practice 2

    1301 Medical Center Dr

    Nashville, TN 37232

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    What is Dr. Jeffers's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Jeffers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285162099.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jeffers?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jeffers

    What is Dr. Jacob Jeffers's specialty?

    Dr. Jeffers is a Physiatrist near Nashville, TN.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Jacob Jeffers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jeffers is affiliated with Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Holland 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

    When to see a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Jacob Jeffers accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Jacob Jeffers is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jacob Jeffers offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jeffers' office at (615) 322-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jacob Jeffers?

    Please contact Dr. Jeffers' office at (615) 322-3000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Jeffers' office located?

    Dr. Jeffers' office is located in Nashville, TN.