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Dr. Samim Jafri, MD

Houston, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jafri, Pulmonologist in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Samim Jafri, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Jafri is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jafri’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jafri’s office at (832) 325-7222.

    What languages does Dr. Jafri speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Jafri treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, 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:

    • 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Severe Persistent Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Severe Asthma
    • Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
    • Severe Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Snoring
    • Loud breathing during sleep
    • Noisy sleep
    • Obstructive snoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0683: Snoring

    Also known as:

    • Breathing Problems After Surgery
    • Respiratory issues after operation
    • Lung problems post-procedure
    • Postoperative breathing disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9589: Other postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Other Hypersomnia
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Unspecified Hypersomnia
    • Different Types of Hypersomnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4719: Other hypersomnia

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Sleep Disorder
    • Sleep Problem
    • Sleep Disturbance
    • Trouble Sleeping

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G479: Sleep disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Enlarged glands in one area
    • Local lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen glands

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does Dr. Jafri perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Jafri performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:

    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage

    Does Dr. Jafri accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jafri accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (832) 325-7222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jafri accept in Houston, TX?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Jafri's office located?

    Dr. Samim Jafri's Primary Practice

    13105 Wortham Center Dr

    Houston, TX 77065

    (832) 325-7222

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    Dr. Samim Jafri's Practice 2

    6431 Fannin St Ste Msb

    Houston, TX 77030

    (832) 325-7222

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    Dr. Samim Jafri's Practice 3

    4848 NE Stallings Dr Ste 100

    Nacogdoches, TX 75965

    (936) 205-5960

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    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 1073923546.

    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. Samim Jafri's specialty?

    Dr. Jafri is a Pulmonologist near Houston, TX. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Jafri to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Jafri is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest 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

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    Is Samim Jafri accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

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

    Does Dr. Samim Jafri offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jafri's office at (832) 325-7222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Samim Jafri?

    Please contact Dr. Jafri's office at (832) 325-7222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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