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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jafri, Hospitalist in Albany, NY?
Dr. Parvez Jafri, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Albany, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jafri is fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jafri’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jafri’s office at (518) 525-6545.
Is Dr. Jafri board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Parvez 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
Portuguese
Spanish
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Jafri treat?
As a Hospitalist, 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Drug-Induced Dystonia
- Drug Reactions
- Dystonia
- Medication-Caused Muscle Spasms
- Drug-Related Dyskinesia
- Involuntary Muscle Contractions from Drugs
ICD-10 Codes:
- G2409: Other drug induced dystonia
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Which procedures does Dr. Jafri perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Parvez Jafri may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Jafri's office.
Does Dr. Jafri accept my insurance?
Dr. Jafri accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 525-6545 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jafri accept in Albany, NY?
Dr. Jafri in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CDPHP
Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Jafri's office located?
What is Dr. Jafri's NPI number?An 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 1043381296.
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. Parvez Jafri's specialty?
Dr. Jafri is a Hospitalist near Albany, NY. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Jafri to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Parvez Jafri affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jafri is affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam, St. Peter's Health Regional Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Parvez Jafri accepting new patients in Albany, NY?
Yes, Dr. Parvez Jafri is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Parvez Jafri offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jafri's office at (518) 525-6545 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Parvez Jafri?
Please contact Dr. Jafri's office at (518) 525-6545 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Parvez Jafri have?
Dr. Parvez Jafri is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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