19 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Afshar-Shahidi, Family Medicine Specialist in Torrance, CA?
Where did Dr. Afshar-Shahidi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Central University Of The East School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Afshar-Shahidi board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Nahal Afshar-Shahidi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Afshar-Shahidi speak?
Dr. Afshar-Shahidi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Afshar-Shahidi typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Afshar-Shahidi 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-Shahidi. 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:
- Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
- Patient Refused Vaccination
- Vaccine Refusal
- Patient Declined Vaccination
- Unvaccinated by Choice
- Vaccine refusal
- Refusal to vaccinate
- Immunization refusal
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason
- Z2821: Immunization not carried out because of patient refusal
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Throat irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R058: Other specified cough
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Afshar-Shahidi typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nahal Afshar-Shahidi may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Afshar-Shahidi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Afshar-Shahidi accept my insurance?
Dr. Afshar-Shahidi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 908-4200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Afshar-Shahidi accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Afshar-Shahidi in Torrance, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Afshar-Shahidi's office located?
Dr. Nahal Afshar-Shahidi's Primary Practice
20790 Madrona Ave
Torrance, CA 90503
(323) 908-4200
What hospitals are Dr. Afshar-Shahidi affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Afshar-Shahidi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Afshar-Shahidi's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Afshar-Shahidi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861654204.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Afshar-Shahidi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Afshar-Shahidi