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Dr. Jihad Jaffer, MD

Physiatrist

Escondido, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jaffer, Physiatrist in Escondido, CA?

    Dr. Jihad Jaffer, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Escondido, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Jaffer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jaffer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jaffer’s office at (760) 631-3000.

    What languages does Dr. Jaffer speak?

    Dr. Jaffer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Jaffer typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Jaffer 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. Jaffer. 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:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Aftercare
    • Specific post-op care
    • Specialized recovery care
    • Follow-up for specific procedures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Unsteadiness on Feet
    • Walking Problems
    • Feeling Unsteady
    • Balance Problems
    • Dizziness While Standing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Long-term lung failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure
    • Chronic lung insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Jaffer typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Jihad Jaffer may include:

    Please contact Dr. Jaffer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Jaffer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jaffer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 631-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jaffer accept in Escondido, CA?

    Dr. Jaffer in Escondido, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Territories

    • Centene Corporation

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthRight Group

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Scripps Health

    • Sharp HealthCare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Jaffer's office located?

    Dr. Jihad Jaffer's Primary Practice

    2185 Citracado Pkwy

    Escondido, CA 92029

    (760) 631-3000

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    Dr. Jihad Jaffer's Practice 2

    270 N El Camino Real Ste F512

    Encinitas, CA 92024

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    Dr. Jihad Jaffer's Practice 3

    900 Santa Fe Dr

    Encinitas, CA 92024

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    What is Dr. Jaffer's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Jaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366659294.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jaffer?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jaffer

    What is Dr. Jihad Jaffer's specialty?

    Dr. Jaffer is a Physiatrist near Escondido, CA.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Jihad Jaffer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jaffer is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Green Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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

    When to see a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Physiatrist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Jihad Jaffer accepting new patients in Escondido, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Jihad Jaffer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jihad Jaffer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jaffer's office at (760) 631-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jihad Jaffer?

    Please contact Dr. Jaffer's office at (760) 631-3000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Jaffer's office located?

    Dr. Jaffer's offices are located in Escondido, CA and Encinitas, CA.