Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ghaffari, Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, CA?
What languages does Dr. Ghaffari speak?
Dr. Ghaffari and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Persian
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Ghaffari typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Ghaffari 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. Ghaffari. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease of the Small Intestine
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Regional Enteritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Ileitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5000: Crohn's disease of small intestine without complications
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Chronic Colitis
- Chronic Pancolitis with Complications
- Extensive Ulcerative Colitis with Complications
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- K51919: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified with unspecified complications
- K51019: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with unspecified complications
Also known as:
- History of Adenomatous and Serrated Colon Polyps
- Past Colon Polyps
- Previous Adenomas
- History of Precancerous Colon Growths
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z860101: Personal history of adenomatous and serrated colon polyps
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Ghaffari typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Ghaffari 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. Ghaffari. 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:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Does Dr. Ghaffari accept my insurance?
Dr. Ghaffari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 647-8666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ghaffari accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Ghaffari in Santa Monica, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ghaffari's office located?
Dr. Amir Ghaffari's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(412) 647-8666
What hospitals are Dr. Ghaffari affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ghaffari has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ghaffari's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ghaffari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588192181.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghaffari?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghaffari