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Who is Dr. Jafar, Psychiatrist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Syed Jafar, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Jafar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jafar’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. Jafar’s office at (858) 278-4110.
Is Dr. Jafar board certified in Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Syed Jafar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Jafar speak?
Dr. Jafar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Jafar treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Jafar 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. Jafar. 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:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
- Recurrent Depression
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
- Psychotic depression
- Severe depression with delusions
- Depression with hallucinations
- Chronic depression
- Repeated depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
- F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
- F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Depression
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
- Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
- Affective psychosis
- Depressive schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic depression
- Schizophrenia with depressive features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
- F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
- F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
Also known as:
- Alcohol Use Disorder with Withdrawal
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
- Alcohol dependence withdrawal
- Alcohol detox
ICD-10 Codes:
- F10230: Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, uncomplicated
- F10239: Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mild to Moderate Depressed Bipolar Episode
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Manic Episode and Psychosis
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode
- Bipolar Disorder with Manic Episode
- Bipolar depression
- Manic-depressive illness, depressed phase
- Depressive episode of bipolar
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
- Psychotic bipolar mania
- Severe bipolar with delusions
- Bipolar with manic psychosis
- Severe bipolar depression
- Major depressive episode in bipolar
- Profound low mood in bipolar
- Bipolar mania
- Manic phase of bipolar
- Elevated mood in bipolar
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3130: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, mild or moderate severity, unspecified
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
- F312: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic severe with psychotic features
- F314: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, without psychotic features
- F3110: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic without psychotic features, unspecified
Also known as:
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
Also known as:
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- ADHD, Combined Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Mood Disorder
- Affective Disorder
- Emotional Disorder
- Mental Health Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F39: Unspecified mood [affective] disorder
Which procedures does Dr. Jafar perform as a Psychiatrist?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Syed Jafar may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Jafar's office.
Does Dr. Jafar accept my insurance?
Dr. Jafar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 278-4110 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jafar accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Jafar in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
Department of Defense / Tricare
Magellan Health Services
Medicare
Molina
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
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Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Syed Jafar?
Dr. Jafar has appointments available at his San Diego, CA office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Jafar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jafar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164437521.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jafar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jafar
What is Dr. Syed Jafar's specialty?
Dr. Jafar is a Psychiatrist near San Diego, CA.
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Contact Dr. Jafar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Syed Jafar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Jafar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Syed Jafar accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Syed Jafar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Syed Jafar offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jafar, or call (858) 278-4110 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Syed Jafar?
Yes, Dr. Jafar offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Jafar, or call (858) 278-4110 for more information.
Which board certifications does Dr. Syed Jafar have?
Dr. Syed Jafar is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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