23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Jeffries, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Howard Jeffries, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Jeffries completed his residency at Pediatrics, Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago. Dr. Jeffries is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jeffries’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jeffries’s office at (206) 985-3114.
Where did Dr. Jeffries go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Pediatrics, Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago
Is Dr. Jeffries board certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Howard Jeffries, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Jeffries speak?
Dr. Jeffries and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Jeffries treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Jeffries 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. Jeffries. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Acute Heart Failure
- End-Stage Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Sudden heart failure
- Acute congestive heart failure
- Sudden cardiac decompensation
- Advanced heart failure
- Terminal heart failure
- Severe heart failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5021: Acute systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5084: End stage heart failure
- I5041: Acute combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Newborn Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Neonatal Heart Failure
- Infant Heart Failure
- Newborn Cardiac Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- P290: Neonatal cardiac failure
Also known as:
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid at Birth
- Neonatal Hypothyroidism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter
Also known as:
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Atopic dermatitis
- Itchy skin rash
- Allergic skin condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L2089: Other atopic dermatitis
Also known as:
- Newborn Respiratory Failure
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Neonatal Respiratory Failure
- Infant Lung Failure
- Newborn Breathing Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- P285: Respiratory failure of newborn
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Disorder
- Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
- Isolated growth hormone deficiency
- Hypopituitarism
- Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
- Low Pituitary Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E230: Hypopituitarism
Also known as:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Also known as:
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
- Adrenal Gland Disorder
- Birth Defects
- 21-hydroxylase deficiency
- 3-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 11-beta-hydroxylase deficiency
- CAH
- Adrenogenital Syndrome
- Enzyme Deficiency Adrenal Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- E250: Congenital adrenogenital disorders associated with enzyme deficiency
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Which procedures does Dr. Jeffries perform as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Howard Jeffries may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Jeffries' office.
Does Dr. Jeffries accept my insurance?
Dr. Jeffries accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 985-3114 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jeffries accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Jeffries in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia (Regence)
Community Health Plan of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Molina
Premera Blue Cross
State of Alaska
State of Washington
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Jeffries' office located?
Dr. Howard Jeffries' Primary Practice
4800 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 985-3114
What is Dr. Jeffries's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jeffries's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376637348.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jeffries?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jeffries
What is Dr. Howard Jeffries's specialty?
Dr. Jeffries is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Seattle, WA. A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment. Contact Dr. Jeffries to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Howard Jeffries affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Jeffries is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Seattle Childrens 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 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
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Is Howard Jeffries accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. Howard Jeffries is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Howard Jeffries offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jeffries's office at (206) 985-3114 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Howard Jeffries?
Please contact Dr. Jeffries's office at (206) 985-3114 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Jeffries have?
Dr. Howard Jeffries is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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