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Dr. Afshin Ashfaei, MD

Carson, CA

Accepting patients
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ashfaei, Internist in Carson, CA?

    Dr. Afshin Ashfaei, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Carson, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ashfaei completed his residency at Prince George's Hospital Center. He is a member of the Providence Medical Institute and Providence Medical Group. Dr. Ashfaei is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ashfaei’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ashfaei’s office at (310) 318-9992.

    Where did Dr. Ashfaei go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Prince George's Hospital Center

    Is Dr. Ashfaei board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Afshin Ashfaei, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ashfaei speak?

    Dr. Ashfaei and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Ashfaei treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Ashfaei 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. Ashfaei. 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:

    • 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    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:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Loss of Bladder Control
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Bladder Control Problems (Urinary Incontinence)
    • Urinary incontinence
    • Leaking urine
    • Bladder leakage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R32: Unspecified urinary incontinence

    Also known as:

    • Insomnia
    • Sleeplessness
    • Trouble sleeping
    • Chronic insomnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4700: Insomnia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Which procedures does Dr. Ashfaei perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Afshin Ashfaei may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ashfaei's office.

    Does Dr. Ashfaei accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ashfaei accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 318-9992 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ashfaei accept in Carson, CA?

    Dr. Ashfaei in Carson, 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

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Western Growers Association

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    Where is Dr. Ashfaei's office located?

    Dr. Afshin Ashfaei also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Afshin Ashfaei's Primary Practice

    21501 Avalon Blvd Ste 100

    Carson, CA 90745

    (310) 318-9992

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    Dr. Afshin Ashfaei's Practice 2

    520 N Prospect Ave Ste 102

    Redondo Beach, CA 90277

    (310) 318-9992

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Afshin Ashfaei?

    Dr. Ashfaei has appointments available at his Carson, CA office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.

    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    Providence Medical Institute

    Member

    Providence Medical Group

    Member

    What is Dr. Ashfaei's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ashfaei's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598931131.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ashfaei?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ashfaei

    What is Dr. Afshin Ashfaei's specialty?

    Dr. Ashfaei is a Internist near Carson, CA.

    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. Ashfaei to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Afshin Ashfaei affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ashfaei is affiliated with Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Torrance Memorial Medical Center 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 Afshin Ashfaei accepting new patients in Carson, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Afshin Ashfaei is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Afshin Ashfaei offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ashfaei, or call (310) 318-9992 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Afshin Ashfaei?

    Yes, Dr. Ashfaei offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Ashfaei, or call (310) 318-9992 for more information.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Afshin Ashfaei have?

    Dr. Afshin Ashfaei is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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