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Dr. Syed Jafri, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist, Family Medicine Specialist, Internist

Alton, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jafri, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Alton, IL?

    Dr. Syed Jafri, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Alton, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Jafri is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jafri’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jafri’s office.

    Is Dr. Jafri board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Syed Jafri, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Jafri speak?

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

    • English
    • Urdu

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Jafri typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Jafri 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. Jafri. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Jafri typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Syed Jafri may include:

    Please contact Dr. Jafri's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Jafri accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jafri accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jafri accept in Alton, IL?

    Dr. Jafri in Alton, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • AmeriBen

    • Centene

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Illinois

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    Where is Dr. Jafri's office located?

    Dr. Syed Jafri's Primary Practice

    1 Saint Anthonys Way

    Alton, IL 62002

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    Dr. Syed Jafri's Practice 2

    8 Doctors Park Rd

    Mount Vernon, IL 62864

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    Dr. Syed Jafri's Practice 3

    200 S Cedar St

    Shelbyville, IL 62565

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    What hospitals are Dr. Jafri affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Jafri has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital,Shelbyville, IL
    Sih Harrisburg Medical Center,Harrisburg, IL
    Ferrell Hospital,Eldorado, IL
    Hshs St. Johns Hospital,Springfield, IL

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

    Dr. Jafri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942226949.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jafri?

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

    What is Dr. Syed Jafri's specialty?

    Dr. Jafri is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Alton, IL.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Syed Jafri affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jafri is affiliated with Deaconess Midtown Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Syed Jafri accepting new patients in Alton, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Syed Jafri is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Syed Jafri offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jafri's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Syed Jafri?

    Please contact Dr. Jafri's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Jafri's office located?

    Dr. Jafri's offices are located in Alton, IL, Mount Vernon, IL, and Shelbyville, IL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Syed Jafri have?

    Dr. Syed Jafri is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.