SJ
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jaafar, Internist in Castroville, TX?
Dr. Saleh Jaafar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Castroville, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Jaafar completed his residency at Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Tx Tech U Hlth Sci Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Jaafar is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jaafar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jaafar’s office.
Where did Dr. Jaafar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Tx Tech U Hlth Sci Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: American Univ Of The Caribbean- Sch Of Med- Plymouth- Montserrat
What languages does Dr. Jaafar speak?
Dr. Jaafar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Jaafar treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Jaafar 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. Jaafar. 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:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Age-Related Weakness
- Frailty in old age
- Physical decline with age
- Weakness due to aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- R54: Age-related physical debility
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
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:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Which procedures does Dr. Jaafar perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Saleh Jaafar 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. Jaafar's office.
Does Dr. Jaafar accept my insurance?
Dr. Jaafar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jaafar accept in Castroville, TX?
Dr. Jaafar in Castroville, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Jaafar's office located?
What is Dr. Jaafar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jaafar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679564587.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jaafar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jaafar
What is Dr. Saleh Jaafar's specialty?
Dr. Jaafar is a Internist near Castroville, TX.
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. Jaafar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Saleh Jaafar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jaafar is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, Peterson Regional Medical Center, Methodist Stone Oak 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?
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 Saleh Jaafar accepting new patients in Castroville, TX?
Yes, Dr. Saleh Jaafar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saleh Jaafar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jaafar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saleh Jaafar?
Please contact Dr. Jaafar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Internist Near Castroville, TX
TM
Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
Accepting patientsDr. Tom Mcmurray, PHD, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. He has been practicing for over 44 years and is board certified.
San Antonio, TX
AG
Nephrologist
Accepting patientsDr. Abhijeet Goyal, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Lytle, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Lytle, TX
HS
Nephrologist
Accepting patientsDr. Hezekiah Sobamowo, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
San Antonio, TX