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Dr. Yalda Afshar, MD, PHD
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Afshar, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Yalda Afshar, MD, PHD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Afshar is fluent in English, Persian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Afshar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Afshar’s office at (310) 794-7274.
What languages does Dr. Afshar speak?
Dr. Afshar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
Spanish
What conditions does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Afshar typically treat?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, 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:
- General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
- Pregnancy Management for Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- O0993: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, third trimester
Also known as:
- Prenatal Screening for Birth Defects
- Antenatal Malformation Screening
- Fetal Anomaly Scan
- Birth Defect Screening in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z363: Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations
Also known as:
- Heart or circulatory Disease during pregnancy
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Heart Disease
- Cardiovascular disease in pregnancy
- Maternal heart conditions
- Circulatory problems in pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O99419: Diseases of the circulatory system complicating pregnancy, unspecified trimester
Also known as:
- Fetal Heart Anomalies
- Congenital Heart Defects in Fetus
- Fetal Cardiac Malformations
- Fetal Heart Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- O35BXX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, fetal cardiac anomalies, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Afshar typically perform?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Afshar performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Fetal Non-Stress Test
- Nonstress Test
- Nonstress Test (NST)
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- NST for Pregnancy
- Baby Heartbeat Test
CPT Codes:
- 59025: Fetal non-stress test
Does Dr. Afshar accept my insurance?
Dr. Afshar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 794-7274 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Afshar accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Afshar 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
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
L.A. Care Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Afshar's office located?
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 1629497763.
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. Yalda Afshar's specialty?
Dr. Afshar is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist do?
An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies.
Is this Dr. Yalda Afshar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Afshar is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica 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
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Is Yalda Afshar accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Yalda Afshar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yalda Afshar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Afshar's office at (310) 794-7274 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yalda Afshar?
Please contact Dr. Afshar's office at (310) 794-7274 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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