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Dr. Saman Ghaffari, DO

Physiatrist

Avon, OH

15 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ghaffari, Physiatrist in Avon, OH?

    Dr. Saman Ghaffari, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Avon, OH with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 15 years. Dr. Ghaffari graduated from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at EMORY HEALTHCARE. Dr. Ghaffari is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghaffari’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghaffari’s office.

    Where did Dr. Ghaffari go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: EMORY HEALTHCARE

    • Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ghaffari speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Ghaffari typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Ghaffari 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. Ghaffari. 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:

    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues
    • Trouble Walking
    • Impaired Gait

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility
    • R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Critical Illness Myopathy
    • Muscle Disorder
    • ICU-acquired weakness
    • Critical care myopathy
    • Muscle weakness after severe illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7281: Critical illness myopathy

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Ghaffari typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Ghaffari 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. Ghaffari. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Does Dr. Ghaffari accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ghaffari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ghaffari accept in Avon, OH?

    Dr. Ghaffari in Avon, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CareSource

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Summa Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ghaffari's office located?

    Dr. Saman Ghaffari's Primary Practice

    33355 Health Campus Blvd

    Avon, OH 44011

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    Dr. Saman Ghaffari's Practice 2

    5 Severance Cir Ste 115

    Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

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

    Dr. Ghaffari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134245913.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghaffari?

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

    What is Dr. Saman Ghaffari's specialty?

    Dr. Ghaffari is a Physiatrist near Avon, OH.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Saman Ghaffari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ghaffari is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Fairview Hospital, Marymount Hospital, Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center, Marietta Memorial Hospital, Cleveland Clinic - Lutheran Hospital 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 Dr. Saman Ghaffari accepting new patients in Avon, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Saman Ghaffari is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Saman Ghaffari offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ghaffari's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Saman Ghaffari?

    Please contact Dr. Ghaffari's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ghaffari's office located?

    Dr. Ghaffari's offices are located in Avon, OH and Cleveland Heights, OH.