16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jaffe, Internist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Katherine Jaffe, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Jaffe graduated from University of Virginia Medical School and completed her residency at University Of Virginia. Dr. Jaffe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jaffe’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jaffe’s office at (434) 924-2472.
Where did Dr. Jaffe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of Virginia
Medical School: University of Virginia Medical School
Is Dr. Jaffe board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Jaffe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2006
What languages does Dr. Jaffe speak?
Dr. Jaffe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Jaffe typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Jaffe 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. Jaffe. 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:
- 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 Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Fasting Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Jaffe typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Jaffe performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Jaffe. 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:
- Routine Nail Trimming
- Medical Nail Care
- Podiatric Nail Trimming
- Foot Nail Clipping
- Therapeutic Nail Trimming
CPT Codes:
- 11719: Trimming of nondystrophic nails, any number
Does Dr. Jaffe accept my insurance?
Dr. Jaffe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-2472 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jaffe accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Jaffe in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Jaffe's office located?
What is Dr. Jaffe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jaffe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194749275.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jaffe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jaffe
What is Dr. Katherine Jaffe's specialty?
Dr. Jaffe is a Internist near Charlottesville, VA.
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. Katherine Jaffe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jaffe is affiliated with Uva University Hospital, Uva Health Haymarket Medical Center, St. John’s Health 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
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Is Katherine Jaffe accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Jaffe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katherine Jaffe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jaffe's office at (434) 924-2472 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katherine Jaffe?
Please contact Dr. Jaffe's office at (434) 924-2472 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Katherine Jaffe have?
Dr. Katherine Jaffe is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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