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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jafar-Ali, Psychiatrist in Union City, CA?
Dr. Shuja Jafar-Ali, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Union City, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Jafar-Ali is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jafar-Ali’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jafar-Ali’s office at (510) 454-1000.
Is Dr. Jafar-Ali board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Shuja Jafar-Ali, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Jafar-Ali speak?
Dr. Jafar-Ali and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Jafar-Ali typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Jafar-Ali 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. Jafar-Ali. 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:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Mild Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Mild chronic depression
- Mild recurring depression
- Mild depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Jafar-Ali typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Shuja Jafar-Ali may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
Please contact Dr. Jafar-Ali's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Jafar-Ali accept my insurance?
Dr. Jafar-Ali accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 454-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jafar-Ali accept in Union City, CA?
Dr. Jafar-Ali in Union City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Jafar-Ali's office located?
Dr. Shuja Jafar-Ali's Primary Practice
3555 Whipple Rd
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 454-1000
What is Dr. Jafar-Ali's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jafar-Ali's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548348394.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jafar-Ali?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jafar-Ali
What is Dr. Shuja Jafar-Ali's specialty?
Dr. Jafar-Ali is a Psychiatrist near Union City, CA.
What does a Psychiatrist do?
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Is this Dr. Shuja Jafar-Ali affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jafar-Ali is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Shuja Jafar-Ali accepting new patients in Union City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shuja Jafar-Ali is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shuja Jafar-Ali offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jafar-Ali's office at (510) 454-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shuja Jafar-Ali?
Please contact Dr. Jafar-Ali's office at (510) 454-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shuja Jafar-Ali have?
Dr. Shuja Jafar-Ali is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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