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Dr. Syed Ahmed Jafri, DO

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Rockford, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Syed Ahmed Jafri, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Rockford, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Jafri is fluent in English, 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 at (815) 971-2000.

    What languages does Dr. Jafri speak?

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

    • English

    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:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    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

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Syed Ahmed 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 call our office at (815) 971-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Jafri's office located?

    Dr. Syed Ahmed Jafri's Primary Practice

    2400 N Rockton Ave

    Rockford, IL 61103

    (815) 971-2000

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    Dr. Syed Ahmed Jafri's Practice 2

    1555 Barrington Rd

    Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

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    Dr. Syed Ahmed Jafri's Practice 3

    5000 Prairie Rose Dr

    Roscoe, IL 61073

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    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 1174874291.

    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 Ahmed Jafri's specialty?

    Dr. Jafri is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Rockford, 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 Ahmed Jafri affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jafri is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Javon Bea Hospital – Riverside, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry 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 Ahmed Jafri accepting new patients in Rockford, IL?

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

    Does Dr. Syed Ahmed Jafri offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jafri's office at (815) 971-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Jafri's office at (815) 971-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Jafri's office located?

    Dr. Jafri's offices are located in Rockford, IL, Hoffman Estates, IL, and Roscoe, IL.