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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jaffa, Neurocritical Care Specialist in Hartford, CT?
Dr. Matthew Jaffa, DO is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Hartford, CT with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Jaffa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jaffa’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jaffa’s office at (860) 972-1911.
What languages does Dr. Jaffa speak?
Dr. Jaffa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Jaffa treat?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Jaffa 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. Jaffa. 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
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I615: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, intraventricular
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obstructive hydrocephalus
- Hydrocephalus
- Non-communicating hydrocephalus
- Blocked hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
ICD-10 Codes:
- G911: Obstructive hydrocephalus
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pressure on the Brain
- Brain Disease
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G935: Compression of brain
Also known as:
- Brain Swelling
- Brain Disease
- Cerebral Edema
- Edema of the Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G936: Cerebral edema
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4089: Other seizures
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- High Blood Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6200: Nontraumatic subdural hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Jaffa perform as a Neurocritical Care Specialist?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Matthew Jaffa may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Jaffa's office.
Does Dr. Jaffa accept my insurance?
Dr. Jaffa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 972-1911 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jaffa accept in Hartford, CT?
Dr. Jaffa in Hartford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CarePartners of Connecticut
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Jaffa's office located?
What is Dr. Jaffa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jaffa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669883526.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jaffa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jaffa
What is Dr. Matthew Jaffa's specialty?
Dr. Jaffa is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near Hartford, CT. Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed. Contact Dr. Jaffa to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Matthew Jaffa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jaffa is affiliated with Hartford Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Neurocritical Care Specialist?
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Is Matthew Jaffa accepting new patients in Hartford, CT?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Jaffa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Jaffa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jaffa's office at (860) 972-1911 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Jaffa?
Please contact Dr. Jaffa's office at (860) 972-1911 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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