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26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Afonin, Anesthesiologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Olga Afonin, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Afonin graduated from University of Minnesota Med School. Dr. Afonin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Afonin’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Afonin’s office.
Where did Dr. Afonin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Moscow Medical Academy Named After Im Sechenov | University of Minnesota Med School | First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov
Is Dr. Afonin board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Olga Afonin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Afonin speak?
Dr. Afonin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Afonin typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Afonin 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. Afonin. 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Afonin typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Afonin 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. Afonin. 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:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
- Fascial plane block for leg pain
- Lower extremity nerve injection
- Leg pain block with imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Afonin accept my insurance?
Dr. Afonin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Afonin accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Afonin in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Community Care Network
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Afonin's office located?
What is Dr. Afonin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Afonin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821011834.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Afonin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Afonin
What is Dr. Olga Afonin's specialty?
Dr. Afonin is a Anesthesiologist near San Francisco, CA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Olga Afonin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Afonin is affiliated with Hca Healthone Sky Ridge 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
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Is Olga Afonin accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Olga Afonin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Olga Afonin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Afonin's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Olga Afonin?
Please contact Dr. Afonin's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Olga Afonin have?
Dr. Olga Afonin is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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505 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143