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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Al-Dahwi, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Jaafar Al-Dahwi, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Al-Dahwi is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Al-Dahwi’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Al-Dahwi’s office at (858) 268-1111.
What languages does Dr. Al-Dahwi speak?
Dr. Al-Dahwi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Al-Dahwi treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Al-Dahwi 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-Dahwi. 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:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Depression
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Clinical depression
- Major depressive disorder
- Mood disorder
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F32A: Depression, unspecified
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Psychosis
- Psychotic Disorder
- Psychotic break
- Mental break
- Psychotic episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
- Affective psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obesity
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- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mood Disorder
- Affective Disorder
- Emotional Disorder
- Mental Health Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F39: Unspecified mood [affective] disorder
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Alcohol abuse
- Alcohol dependence
- Problem drinking
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1010: Alcohol abuse, uncomplicated
Which procedures does Dr. Al-Dahwi perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jaafar Al-Dahwi 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. Al-Dahwi's office.
Does Dr. Al-Dahwi accept my insurance?
Dr. Al-Dahwi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 268-1111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Al-Dahwi accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Al-Dahwi in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Al-Dahwi's office located?
Dr. Jaafar Al-Dahwi also offers virtual visits
Dr. Jaafar Al-Dahwi's Primary Practice
7830 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste 100
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 268-1111
What is Dr. Al-Dahwi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Al-Dahwi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639551435.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Al-Dahwi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Al-Dahwi
What is Dr. Jaafar Al-Dahwi's specialty?
Dr. Al-Dahwi is a Internist near San Diego, CA.
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. Al-Dahwi to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jaafar Al-Dahwi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Al-Dahwi is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Coronado 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 Internist?
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Is Jaafar Al-Dahwi accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jaafar Al-Dahwi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jaafar Al-Dahwi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Al-Dahwi's office at (858) 268-1111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jaafar Al-Dahwi?
Please contact Dr. Al-Dahwi's office at (858) 268-1111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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