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Who is Dr. Jafari, Internist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Puya Jafari is an Internist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Jafari is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jafari’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jafari’s office at (202) 469-4699.
What languages does Dr. Jafari speak?
Dr. Jafari and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Jafari treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Jafari 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. Jafari. 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:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- COVID-19 Testing
- Coronavirus Test
- SARS-CoV-2 Test
- COVID Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19
Also known as:
- Homelessness
- Homelessness and Health
- Being Homeless
- Lack of Housing
- Unsheltered
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5900: Homelessness unspecified
Also known as:
- Unspecified Mental Disorder
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Health Condition (NOS)
- General Mental Illness
- Undiagnosed Mental Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F99: Mental disorder, not otherwise specified
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Administrative Medical Exam
- Official health check
- Regulatory medical assessment
- General administrative exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z029: Encounter for administrative examinations, unspecified
Also known as:
- Opioid Use
- Opioid-Induced Disorder
- Pain Relievers
- Drug Use and Addiction
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Opioid consumption
- Taking opioids
- Opioid intake
- Opioid-related health problems
- Complications from opioid use
- Opioid-caused conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1190: Opioid use, unspecified, uncomplicated
- F1199: Opioid use, unspecified with unspecified opioid-induced disorder
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Alcohol Use
- Alcohol
- Drinking alcohol
- Alcohol consumption
- Alcohol intake
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1090: Alcohol use, unspecified, uncomplicated
Which procedures does Dr. Jafari perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Puya Jafari may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Jafari's office.
Does Dr. Jafari accept my insurance?
Dr. Jafari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 469-4699 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jafari accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Jafari in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Jafari's office located?
Dr. Puya Jafari's Primary Practice
1251B Saratoga Ave NE
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 469-4699
What is Dr. Jafari's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jafari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932632205.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jafari?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jafari
What is Dr. Puya Jafari's specialty?
Dr. Jafari is a Internist near Washington, DC.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Jafari to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Puya Jafari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Jafari is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is Puya Jafari accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Puya Jafari is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Puya Jafari offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jafari's office at (202) 469-4699 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Puya Jafari?
Please contact Dr. Jafari's office at (202) 469-4699 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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