30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jafri, Internist in New Britain, CT?
Dr. Askari Jafri, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New Britain, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Jafri graduated from Karachi Medical and Dental College and completed his residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center Program. Dr. Jafri is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jafri’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jafri’s office at (860) 832-8150.
Where did Dr. Jafri go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center Program
Medical School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan | Karachi Medical and Dental College
Is Dr. Jafri board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Askari Jafri, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Jafri speak?
Dr. Jafri and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Jafri typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Jafri 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. Jafri. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Jafri typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Jafri 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. Jafri. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Jafri accept my insurance?
Dr. Jafri accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 832-8150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jafri accept in New Britain, CT?
Dr. Jafri in New Britain, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Jafri's office located?
What is Dr. Jafri's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jafri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164407003.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jafri?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jafri
What is Dr. Askari Jafri's specialty?
Dr. Jafri is a Internist near New Britain, CT.
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. Askari Jafri affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jafri is affiliated with Griffin Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Askari Jafri accepting new patients in New Britain, CT?
Yes, Dr. Askari Jafri is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Askari Jafri offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jafri's office at (860) 832-8150 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Askari Jafri?
Please contact Dr. Jafri's office at (860) 832-8150 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Askari Jafri have?
Dr. Askari Jafri is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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