24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Safa, Radiation Oncologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Afshin Safa, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Safa completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Radiation Oncology; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. He is a member of the Chair,Code Utilization Committee-American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), Past President-Los Angeles Radiological Society (LARS), and Foreign Languages Spoken: Farsi (Persian) and Spanish. Dr. Safa is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Safa’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Safa’s office at (310) 825-9771.
Where did Dr. Safa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Radiation Oncology; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca
Is Dr. Safa board certified as a Radiation Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Afshin Safa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology , American Board of Radiology since 2000, American Board of Radiology since 2010
What languages does Dr. Safa speak?
Dr. Safa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Safa typically treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Safa 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. Safa. 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:
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Safa typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Safa 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. Safa. 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:
- Vaginal Radiation Afterloader Insertion
- Vaginal Brachytherapy Device
- Internal Radiation Apparatus
- Vaginal Radiation Delivery
CPT Codes:
- 57156: Insertion of a vaginal radiation afterloading apparatus for clinical brachytherapy
Does Dr. Safa accept my insurance?
Dr. Safa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-9771 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Safa accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Safa in Los Angeles, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Safa's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Chair,Code Utilization Committee-American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
Member
Past President-Los Angeles Radiological Society (LARS)
President
Foreign Languages Spoken: Farsi (Persian) and Spanish
Member
Awards
Listed in Best Doctors in America 2013 - 2014
Listed in Los Angeles Magazine, Southern California Super Doctors
Listed in Preeminent Women's Health Doctors, LA Magazine
Listed in Southern California Super Doctors, 2010 - 2012
Top Healthcare Professional in the Valley . San Fernando Valley Busin
Los Angeles Radiological Society Award for Contribution to the Growth
Listed in Best Doctors in America, 2003 - 2006
Southern California Super Doctors
What is Dr. Safa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Safa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790789287.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Safa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Safa
What is Dr. Afshin Safa's specialty?
Dr. Safa is a Radiation Oncologist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does a Radiation Oncologist do?
A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors.
Is this Dr. Afshin Safa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Safa is affiliated with Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center 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 Afshin Safa accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Afshin Safa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Afshin Safa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Safa's office at (310) 825-9771 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Afshin Safa?
Please contact Dr. Safa's office at (310) 825-9771 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Afshin Safa have?
Dr. Afshin Safa is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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