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Dr. Afshin Doust, MD

Dr. Afshin Doust, MD

Fullerton, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Doust, Internist in Fullerton, CA?

    Dr. Afshin Doust, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Fullerton, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Doust graduated from Ross University, School of Medicine,Roseau, Dominica and completed his residency at Univ Of Nv Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Doust is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Doust’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Doust’s office at (949) 282-1671.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Nv Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | University of Nevada Affiliated Hospitals | University Medical Center of Southern Nevada

    • Medical School: Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica | Ross University, School of Medicine,Roseau, Dominica

    Is Dr. Doust board certified in Internist?

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

    What languages does Dr. Doust speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Doust treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Doust 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. Doust. 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:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Brain Blood Vessel Disease
    • Brain Disease
    • Cerebrovascular Disorder
    • Brain Circulation Problem
    • Brain Vascular Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
    • End-stage alcoholic liver disease
    • Severe alcoholic liver scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial Cancer
    • Right Lung Cancer
    • Malignant Lung Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3401: Malignant neoplasm of right main bronchus

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Depression
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Psychosis
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Psychotic break
    • Mental break
    • Psychotic episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition

    Also known as:

    • Alcohol Use Disorder with Withdrawal
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Alcohol use disorder
    • Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
    • Alcohol dependence withdrawal
    • Alcohol detox

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F10239: Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Doust perform as a Internist?

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

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

    Does Dr. Doust accept my insurance?

    Dr. Doust accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 282-1671 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Doust accept in Fullerton, CA?

    Dr. Doust in Fullerton, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other PACE

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Scan Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Doust's office located?

    Dr. Afshin Doust's Primary Practice

    1950 Sunny Crest Dr Ste 2900

    Fullerton, CA 92835

    (949) 282-1671

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    Dr. Afshin Doust's Practice 2

    26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 411

    Mission Viejo, CA 92691

    (949) 282-1671

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    Dr. Afshin Doust's Practice 3

    27700 Medical Center Rd

    Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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

    Dr. Doust's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417057316.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Doust?

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

    What is Dr. Afshin Doust's specialty?

    Dr. Doust is a Internist near Fullerton, 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. Doust to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Doust 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

    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 Doust accepting new patients in Fullerton, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Afshin Doust offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Doust's office at (949) 282-1671 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Afshin Doust?

    Please contact Dr. Doust's office at (949) 282-1671 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Afshin Doust have?

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

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