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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ghafourian, Internist in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Pegah Ghafourian, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Ghafourian is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghafourian’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghafourian’s office at (904) 470-6900.
What languages does Dr. Ghafourian speak?
Dr. Ghafourian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Ghafourian treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Ghafourian 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. Ghafourian. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- Elevated PSA Level
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Disease
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
- Prostate Problems
- High Prostate Specific Antigen
- Abnormal PSA Test
- Increased PSA
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]
Which procedures does Dr. Ghafourian perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Pegah Ghafourian 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ghafourian's office.
Does Dr. Ghafourian accept my insurance?
Dr. Ghafourian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 470-6900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ghafourian accept in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Ghafourian in Jacksonville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
HealthComp
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Ghafourian's office located?
Dr. Pegah Ghafourian's Primary Practice
1536 N Jefferson St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 470-6900
What is Dr. Ghafourian's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ghafourian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700113669.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghafourian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghafourian
What is Dr. Pegah Ghafourian's specialty?
Dr. Ghafourian is a Internist near Jacksonville, FL.
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. Ghafourian to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Pegah Ghafourian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ghafourian is affiliated with Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton, Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Pegah Ghafourian accepting new patients in Jacksonville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Pegah Ghafourian is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pegah Ghafourian offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ghafourian's office at (904) 470-6900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pegah Ghafourian?
Please contact Dr. Ghafourian's office at (904) 470-6900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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