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Dr. James Saffier, MD

French Camp, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Saffier, Internist in French Camp, CA?

    Dr. James Saffier, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in French Camp, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Saffier completed his residency at San Joaquin Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine; San Joaquin Gen Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Saffier is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saffier’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saffier’s office at (209) 468-6820.

    Where did Dr. Saffier go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: San Joaquin Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine; San Joaquin Gen Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity

    Is Dr. Saffier board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. James Saffier, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Saffier speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Saffier treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Saffier 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. Saffier. 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:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
    • Arrhythmia
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Cardiac Dysrhythmia
    • Irregular Heartbeat
    • Heart Rhythm Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias

    Also known as:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Right Bundle Branch Block
    • Left Bundle Branch Block
    • Arrhythmia
    • RBBB
    • Heart conduction delay
    • LBBB

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4519: Other right bundle-branch block
    • I447: Left bundle-branch block, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Congestive heart failure
    • Cardiac insufficiency
    • Weak heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I501: Left ventricular failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Which procedures does Dr. Saffier perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. James Saffier may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Saffier's office.

    Does Dr. Saffier accept my insurance?

    Dr. Saffier accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 468-6820 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Saffier accept in French Camp, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Centene

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Saffier's office located?

    Dr. James Saffier's Primary Practice

    500 W Hospital Rd

    French Camp, CA 95231

    (209) 468-6820

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

    Dr. Saffier's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912929464.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saffier?

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

    What is Dr. James Saffier's specialty?

    Dr. Saffier is a Internist near French Camp, 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. Saffier to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Saffier affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Saffier is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center, Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus 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?

    Explore Internist with 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 James Saffier accepting new patients in French Camp, CA?

    Yes, Dr. James Saffier is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Saffier offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Saffier's office at (209) 468-6820 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Saffier?

    Please contact Dr. Saffier's office at (209) 468-6820 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Saffier have?

    Dr. James Saffier is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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