Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Afshar, Internist in San Francisco, CA?
Where did Dr. Afshar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Emergency Medicine; Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi
Is Dr. Afshar board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Nima Afshar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Afshar speak?
Dr. Afshar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
- Hindi
- Persian
- Spanish
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:
- 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:
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammogram
- Breast Exam
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1239: Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Afshar typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Nima 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 (415) 830-3090 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Afshar accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Afshar in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Afshar's office located?
Dr. Nima Afshar's Primary Practice
3580 California St Ste 101
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 830-3090
What hospitals are Dr. Afshar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Afshar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Afshar's NPI number?A 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 1366539843.
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. Nima Afshar's specialty?
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.