23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ghafouri, Internist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Negar Ghafouri, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Ghafouri is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghafouri’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghafouri’s office at (310) 206-6923.
Where did Dr. Ghafouri go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Ghafouri board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Negar Ghafouri, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Pediatrics since 1999, American Board of Pediatrics since 2007
What languages does Dr. Ghafouri speak?
Dr. Ghafouri and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ghafouri typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ghafouri 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. Ghafouri. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
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:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ghafouri typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Negar Ghafouri 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. Ghafouri's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ghafouri accept my insurance?
Dr. Ghafouri accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 206-6923 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ghafouri accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Ghafouri in Los Angeles, 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ghafouri's office located?
What is Dr. Ghafouri's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ghafouri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053321901.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghafouri?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghafouri
What is Dr. Negar Ghafouri's specialty?
Dr. Ghafouri is a Internist near Los Angeles, CA.
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.
Is this Dr. Negar Ghafouri affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ghafouri is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Negar Ghafouri accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Negar Ghafouri is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Negar Ghafouri offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ghafouri's office at (310) 206-6923 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Negar Ghafouri?
Please contact Dr. Ghafouri's office at (310) 206-6923 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Negar Ghafouri have?
Dr. Negar Ghafouri is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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