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Dr. Afshin Nahavandi, MD

Escondido, CA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nahavandi, Hospitalist in Escondido, CA?

    Dr. Afshin Nahavandi, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Escondido, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nahavandi graduated from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and completed his residency at Kettering Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Nahavandi is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nahavandi’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nahavandi’s office at (760) 739-2370.

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

    • Residency: Kettering Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Tehran School Of Medical Sciences | Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth | Tehran University Of Medical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Nahavandi board certified in Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Afshin Nahavandi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Nahavandi speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Nahavandi treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Nahavandi 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. Nahavandi. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Heart Disease
    • Heart Condition
    • Cardiac Disease
    • Heart Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I519: Heart disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Arrhythmia
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5459: Other low back pain

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Alcohol Use Disorder
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Alcohol use disorder
    • Alcohol abuse
    • Alcohol dependence
    • Problem drinking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1010: Alcohol abuse, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Pressure
    • Hypotension
    • Blood Pressure Drop
    • Fainting Spells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I959: Hypotension, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Which procedures does Dr. Nahavandi perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Afshin Nahavandi may include:

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    Does Dr. Nahavandi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nahavandi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 739-2370 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nahavandi accept in Escondido, CA?

    Dr. Nahavandi in Escondido, 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

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nahavandi's office located?

    Dr. Afshin Nahavandi's Primary Practice

    2185 Citracado Pkwy

    Escondido, CA 92029

    (760) 739-2370

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    Dr. Afshin Nahavandi's Practice 2

    11878 Avenue of Industry

    San Diego, CA 92128

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    Dr. Afshin Nahavandi's Practice 3

    35470 Whitewood Rd

    Murrieta, CA 92563

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

    Dr. Nahavandi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518935808.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nahavandi?

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

    What is Dr. Afshin Nahavandi's specialty?

    Dr. Nahavandi is a Hospitalist near Escondido, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Nahavandi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Afshin Nahavandi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nahavandi is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Afshin Nahavandi accepting new patients in Escondido, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Afshin Nahavandi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Afshin Nahavandi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nahavandi's office at (760) 739-2370 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Afshin Nahavandi?

    Please contact Dr. Nahavandi's office at (760) 739-2370 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Afshin Nahavandi have?

    Dr. Afshin Nahavandi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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