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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Al-Khafaji, Hospitalist in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Jaafar Al-Khafaji, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Las Vegas, NV with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Al-Khafaji is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Al-Khafaji’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Al-Khafaji’s office at (775) 327-5000.
What languages does Dr. Al-Khafaji speak?
Dr. Al-Khafaji and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Al-Khafaji treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Al-Khafaji 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. Al-Khafaji. 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 and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure with Outer Layer Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Cortical Necrosis
- Kidney Cortex Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N171: Acute kidney failure with acute cortical necrosis
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4089: Other seizures
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Al-Khafaji perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jaafar Al-Khafaji may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Al-Khafaji's office.
Does Dr. Al-Khafaji accept my insurance?
Dr. Al-Khafaji accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (775) 327-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Al-Khafaji accept in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Al-Khafaji in Las Vegas, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
IHC / SelectHealth
Medicare
MedImpact
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Al-Khafaji's office located?
Dr. Jaafar Al-Khafaji's Primary Practice
1800 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(775) 327-5000
What is Dr. Al-Khafaji's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Al-Khafaji's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366804106.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Al-Khafaji?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Al-Khafaji
What is Dr. Jaafar Al-Khafaji's specialty?
Dr. Al-Khafaji is a Hospitalist near Las Vegas, NV. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Al-Khafaji to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jaafar Al-Khafaji affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Al-Khafaji is affiliated with Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center, Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health, Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, MountainView 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Jaafar Al-Khafaji accepting new patients in Las Vegas, NV?
Yes, Dr. Jaafar Al-Khafaji is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jaafar Al-Khafaji offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Al-Khafaji's office at (775) 327-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jaafar Al-Khafaji?
Please contact Dr. Al-Khafaji's office at (775) 327-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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