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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. Dr. Jafari is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jafari’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 an Internist like Dr. Jafari typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Homelessness
- Homelessness and Health
- Being Homeless
- Lack of Housing
- Unsheltered
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5900: Homelessness unspecified
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:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Jafari typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Jafari's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Independence Health Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Puya Jafari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jafari is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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