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Who is Dr. Najafi, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. Ahmad Najafi, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Najafi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Najafi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Najafi’s office at (419) 422-6190.
What languages does Dr. Najafi speak?
Dr. Najafi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist like Dr. Najafi typically treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Najafi 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. Najafi. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
- H353134: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, advanced atrophic with subfoveal involvement
What procedures does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist like Dr. Najafi typically perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Najafi 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. Najafi. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Najafi accept my insurance?
Dr. Najafi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (419) 422-6190 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Najafi accept in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. Najafi in Minneapolis, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
HealthPartners
Medica Group
Medicare
State of Minnesota
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Where is Dr. Najafi's office located?
Dr. Ahmad Najafi's Primary Practice
516 Delaware St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
(419) 422-6190
What is Dr. Najafi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Najafi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609448281.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Najafi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Najafi
What is Dr. Ahmad Najafi's specialty?
Dr. Najafi is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near Minneapolis, MN.
What does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye diagnoses and treats conditions affecting these structures. This specialist manages disorders such as corneal infections, eyelid malposition's, and conjunctival diseases using both medical and surgical methods.
Is this Dr. Ahmad Najafi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Najafi is affiliated with Fairview Ridges Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ahmad Najafi accepting new patients in Minneapolis, MN?
Yes, Dr. Ahmad Najafi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ahmad Najafi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Najafi's office at (419) 422-6190 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ahmad Najafi?
Please contact Dr. Najafi's office at (419) 422-6190 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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