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Who is Dr. Afra, Neurologist in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Pegah Afra, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Worcester, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Afra is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Afra’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Afra’s office at (508) 334-2527.
Is Dr. Afra board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Pegah Afra, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Afra speak?
Dr. Afra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Afra treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Afra 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. Afra. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Afra perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Pegah Afra may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Afra's office.
Does Dr. Afra accept my insurance?
Dr. Afra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 334-2527 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Afra accept in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Afra in Worcester, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina
Other TPA
UMass Memorial Health Care
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Where is Dr. Afra's office located?
What is Dr. Afra's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Afra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144376831.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Afra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Afra
What is Dr. Pegah Afra's specialty?
Dr. Afra is a Neurologist near Worcester, MA.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Afra to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Pegah Afra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Afra is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Umass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus. 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
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Is Pegah Afra accepting new patients in Worcester, MA?
Yes, Dr. Pegah Afra is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pegah Afra offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Afra's office at (508) 334-2527 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pegah Afra?
Please contact Dr. Afra's office at (508) 334-2527 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Pegah Afra have?
Dr. Pegah Afra is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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