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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Afshar, Internist in Laguna Hills, CA?
Dr. Yama Afshar, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Laguna Hills, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Afshar is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Afshar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Afshar’s office at (559) 499-6500.
What languages does Dr. Afshar speak?
Dr. Afshar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Afshar typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Afshar 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. Afshar. 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:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Afshar typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Yama Afshar 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
Please contact Dr. Afshar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Afshar accept my insurance?
Dr. Afshar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 499-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Afshar accept in Laguna Hills, CA?
Dr. Afshar in Laguna Hills, 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
Allied Benefit Systems
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Afshar's office located?
Dr. Yama Afshar's Primary Practice
24321 Avenida de la Carlota
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(559) 499-6500
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Yama Afshar?
Dr. Afshar has appointments available at his Laguna Hills, CA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Afshar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Afshar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003378415.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Afshar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Afshar
What is Dr. Yama Afshar's specialty?
Dr. Afshar is a Internist near Laguna Hills, CA.
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. Yama Afshar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Afshar is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. Explore 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 Yama Afshar accepting new patients in Laguna Hills, CA?
Yes, Dr. Yama Afshar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yama Afshar offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Afshar, or call (559) 499-6500 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Yama Afshar?
Please contact Dr. Afshar's office at (559) 499-6500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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