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Dr. Ashkan Vafadaran, MD

San Diego, CA

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    Who is Dr. Vafadaran, Internist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Ashkan Vafadaran, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Vafadaran is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vafadaran’s office at (619) 515-2430.

    What languages does Dr. Vafadaran speak?

    Dr. Vafadaran and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Vafadaran treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Vafadaran 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. Vafadaran. 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:

    • Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
    • Vital Signs
    • Normal BP reading
    • Blood pressure screening, all clear
    • Healthy blood pressure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Repeat Prescription Visit
    • Prescription Refill Appointment
    • Medication Renewal Visit
    • Follow-up for Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, 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:

    • Depression
    • Clinical depression
    • Major depressive disorder
    • Mood disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F32A: Depression, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Aftercare
    • Specific post-op care
    • Specialized recovery care
    • Follow-up for specific procedures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare

    Which procedures does Dr. Vafadaran perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ashkan Vafadaran may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vafadaran's office.

    Does Dr. Vafadaran accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vafadaran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 515-2430 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vafadaran accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Vafadaran 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

    • Community Health Group

    • Molina

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    Where is Dr. Vafadaran's office located?

    Dr. Ashkan Vafadaran's Primary Practice

    1250 6th Ave Ste 100

    San Diego, CA 92101

    (619) 515-2430

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    Dr. Ashkan Vafadaran's Practice 2

    823 Gateway Center Way

    San Diego, CA 92102

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    Dr. Ashkan Vafadaran's Practice 3

    3705 Mission Blvd

    San Diego, CA 92109

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    What is Dr. Vafadaran's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Vafadaran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659634517.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vafadaran?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vafadaran

    What is Dr. Ashkan Vafadaran's specialty?

    Dr. Vafadaran is a Internist near San Diego, CA.

    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. Vafadaran to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ashkan Vafadaran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Vafadaran is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Ashkan Vafadaran accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ashkan Vafadaran is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ashkan Vafadaran offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vafadaran's office at (619) 515-2430 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ashkan Vafadaran?

    Please contact Dr. Vafadaran's office at (619) 515-2430 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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