17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Afshar, Critical Care Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Kamyar Afshar, DO is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Afshar graduated from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestrn University, Glendale, AZ and completed his residency at Usc/Lac. Dr. Afshar is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Afshar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Afshar’s office at (800) 926-8273.
Where did Dr. Afshar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Usc/Lac
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestrn University, Glendale, AZ | University of Southern California | Director, Advanced Lung Disease Program | Associate Professor of Medicine
Is Dr. Afshar board certified in Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Kamyar Afshar, DO is board certified by the 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:
English
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Afshar treat?
As a Critical Care 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.
Also known as:
- Lung Transplant
- Awaiting Organ Transplant
- Lung Transplantation
- Organ Transplantation
- Pulmonary Transplant
- Lung Graft
- New Lung
- Organ transplant waitlist
- On transplant list
- Pre-transplant status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z942: Lung transplant status
- Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune Deficiency from Drugs
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
- Drug-Induced Immunodeficiency
- Medication-Caused Immune Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
- D84821: Immunodeficiency due to drugs
Also known as:
- Lung Transplant Aftercare
- Lung Transplantation
- Post-lung transplant care
- Lung recipient follow-up
- Lung transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4824: Encounter for aftercare following lung transplant
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Lung Scarring
- Fibrotic Lung Disease
- Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
- IPF
- Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
- Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified
- J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Non-Hereditary Low Immunoglobulin Levels
- Immune System and Disorder
- Acquired Antibody Deficiency
- Non-Genetic Immune Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D801: Nonfamilial hypogammaglobulinemia
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Afshar perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kamyar Afshar may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Afshar's office.
Does Dr. Afshar accept my insurance?
Dr. Afshar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 926-8273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Afshar accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Afshar in San Diego, 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
CalOptima
Centene
Humana
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Scan Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Afshar's office located?
Dr. Kamyar Afshar's Practice 2
4520 Executive Dr Ste 111
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 355-5864
What is Dr. Afshar's NPI number?An 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 1407050669.
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. Kamyar Afshar's specialty?
Dr. Afshar is a Critical Care Internist near San Diego, CA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Afshar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kamyar Afshar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Afshar is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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
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Is Kamyar Afshar accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kamyar Afshar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kamyar Afshar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Afshar's office at (800) 926-8273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kamyar Afshar?
Please contact Dr. Afshar's office at (800) 926-8273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kamyar Afshar have?
Dr. Kamyar Afshar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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