25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Al-Jasim, Infectious Disease Specialist in El Centro, CA?
Dr. Mohammed Al-Jasim, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in El Centro, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Al-Jasim graduated from Saddam University Saddam College of Medicine and completed his residency at UMDNJ. Dr. Al-Jasim is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Al-Jasim’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Al-Jasim’s office at (760) 336-3773.
Where did Dr. Al-Jasim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UMDNJ
Medical School: Saddam University Saddam College of Medicine | Saddam University Saddam College of Medicine
Is Dr. Al-Jasim board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Mohammed Al-Jasim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Al-Jasim speak?
Dr. Al-Jasim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Al-Jasim typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Al-Jasim 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-Jasim. 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:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Al-Jasim typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Al-Jasim 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. Al-Jasim. 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:
- Wound Debridement
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Al-Jasim accept my insurance?
Dr. Al-Jasim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 336-3773 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Al-Jasim accept in El Centro, CA?
Dr. Al-Jasim in El Centro, 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
Centene Corporation
Community Health Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Al-Jasim's office located?
Dr. Mohammed Al-Jasim's Primary Practice
1600 S Imperial Ave Ste 8
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-3773
What is Dr. Al-Jasim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Al-Jasim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760479786.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Al-Jasim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Al-Jasim
What is Dr. Mohammed Al-Jasim's specialty?
Dr. Al-Jasim is a Infectious Disease Specialist near El Centro, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Mohammed Al-Jasim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Al-Jasim is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Grossmont 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Mohammed Al-Jasim accepting new patients in El Centro, CA?
Yes, Dr. Mohammed Al-Jasim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mohammed Al-Jasim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Al-Jasim's office at (760) 336-3773 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mohammed Al-Jasim?
Please contact Dr. Al-Jasim's office at (760) 336-3773 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mohammed Al-Jasim have?
Dr. Mohammed Al-Jasim is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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