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Who is Dr. Safra, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Portland, OR?
Dr. Jessica Safra, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Portland, OR. She is board certified. Dr. Safra is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Safra’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Safra’s office at (503) 494-8652.
Is Dr. Safra board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
Yes, Dr. Jessica Safra, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Safra speak?
Dr. Safra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Safra typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Safra 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. Safra. 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:
- Atherosclerosis
- Hardening of the arteries
- Artery plaque buildup
- Arteriosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7090: Unspecified atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Safra typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Jessica Safra may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Safra's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Safra accept my insurance?
Dr. Safra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 494-8652 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Safra accept in Portland, OR?
Dr. Safra in Portland, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Safra's office located?
Dr. Jessica Safra's Primary Practice
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 494-8652
What is Dr. Safra's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Safra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639375876.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Safra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Safra
What is Dr. Jessica Safra's specialty?
Dr. Safra is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Portland, OR.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Jessica Safra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Safra is affiliated with Ucsf Health St. Mary's Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Ucsf Health Saint Francis 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jessica Safra accepting new patients in Portland, OR?
Yes, Dr. Jessica Safra is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jessica Safra offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Safra's office at (503) 494-8652 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jessica Safra?
Please contact Dr. Safra's office at (503) 494-8652 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jessica Safra have?
Dr. Jessica Safra is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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