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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Imam, Critical Care Internist in Webster, TX?
Dr. Jaafer Imam, MD, PHD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Webster, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Imam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Imam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Imam’s office at (409) 772-2436.
What languages does Dr. Imam speak?
Dr. Imam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Imam typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Imam 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. Imam. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- 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
- Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
- Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Imam typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Jaafer Imam may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Imam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Imam accept my insurance?
Dr. Imam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (409) 772-2436 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Imam accept in Webster, TX?
Dr. Imam in Webster, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Imam's office located?
What is Dr. Imam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Imam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902216583.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Imam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Imam
What is Dr. Jaafer Imam's specialty?
Dr. Imam is a Critical Care Internist near Webster, TX.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Jaafer Imam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Imam is affiliated with John Sealy Hospital, Galveston 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jaafer Imam accepting new patients in Webster, TX?
Yes, Dr. Jaafer Imam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jaafer Imam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Imam's office at (409) 772-2436 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jaafer Imam?
Please contact Dr. Imam's office at (409) 772-2436 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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