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Who is Dr. Jaffe, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Bethesda, MD?
Dr. Susan Jaffe, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bethesda, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Jaffe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jaffe’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jaffe’s office at (301) 664-9601.
What languages does Dr. Jaffe speak?
Dr. Jaffe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Jaffe treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Jaffe 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. Jaffe. 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Familial High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Genetic Disorder
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- FH
- Genetic high cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
- E7801: Familial hypercholesterolemia
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Acquired Thyroid Atrophy
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Shrinking Thyroid Gland
- Acquired Thyroid Wasting
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
- E034: Atrophy of thyroid (acquired)
Also known as:
- Vascular Dementia
- Dementia
- Multi-infarct dementia
- Cognitive decline from vascular issues
- Dementia due to blood vessel problems
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0150: Vascular dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Also known as:
- Suspected Exposure to Other Biological Agents Ruled Out
- Other biohazard exposure cleared
- No other biological agent exposure found
- Other bioweapon exposure ruled out
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z03818: Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to other biological agents ruled out
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Long-Term Effects of Ischemic Stroke
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke complications
- Stroke after-effects
- Residual problems from brain infarction
- Ischemic stroke sequelae
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6930: Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction
Which procedures does Dr. Jaffe perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Susan Jaffe may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Jaffe's office.
Does Dr. Jaffe accept my insurance?
Dr. Jaffe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 664-9601 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jaffe accept in Bethesda, MD?
Dr. Jaffe in Bethesda, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Jaffe's office located?
Dr. Susan Jaffe's Primary Practice
8218 Wisconsin Ave Ste 305
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 664-9601
What is Dr. Jaffe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jaffe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093805301.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jaffe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jaffe
What is Dr. Susan Jaffe's specialty?
Dr. Jaffe is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Bethesda, MD. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Jaffe to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Susan Jaffe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Jaffe is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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
Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
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Is Susan Jaffe accepting new patients in Bethesda, MD?
Yes, Dr. Susan Jaffe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Susan Jaffe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jaffe's office at (301) 664-9601 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Susan Jaffe?
Please contact Dr. Jaffe's office at (301) 664-9601 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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