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Dr. Faraz Jaffer, MD

Plantation, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jaffer, Critical Care Internist in Plantation, FL?

    Dr. Faraz Jaffer, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Plantation, FL. Dr. Jaffer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jaffer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jaffer’s office at (561) 997-0821.

    What languages does Dr. Jaffer speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Jaffer treat?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Jaffer 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. Jaffer. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Lung failure
    • Breathing failure
    • Respiratory insufficiency
    • Sudden lung failure with high CO2
    • Hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Shock
    • Circulatory Collapse
    • Systemic Shock
    • Unspecified Shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R579: Shock, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Metabolic Acidosis
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Sudden Acidosis
    • Metabolic Acid Buildup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8721: Acute metabolic acidosis

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
    • DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
    • High Blood Sugar Emergency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    Also known as:

    • Acidosis
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Acidic Blood
    • High Acidity in Body

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8729: Other acidosis

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Which procedures does Dr. Jaffer perform as a Critical Care Internist?

    As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Faraz Jaffer may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Jaffer's office.

    Does Dr. Jaffer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jaffer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 997-0821 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jaffer accept in Plantation, FL?

    Dr. Jaffer in Plantation, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Century Healthcare

    • Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Jaffer's office located?

    Dr. Faraz Jaffer's Primary Practice

    8201 W Broward Blvd

    Plantation, FL 33324

    (561) 997-0821

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

    Dr. Jaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447665195.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jaffer?

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

    What is Dr. Faraz Jaffer's specialty?

    Dr. Jaffer is a Critical Care Internist near Plantation, FL. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Jaffer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Faraz Jaffer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jaffer is affiliated with HCA Florida Westside Hospital, HCA Florida Mercy 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

    Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?

    Explore Critical Care Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Faraz Jaffer accepting new patients in Plantation, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Faraz Jaffer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Faraz Jaffer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jaffer's office at (561) 997-0821 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Faraz Jaffer?

    Please contact Dr. Jaffer's office at (561) 997-0821 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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