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Dr. Afshin Nahavandi, MD

Hospitalist, Internist

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. 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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 as a 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 a Hospitalist like Dr. Nahavandi typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I519: Heart disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Arrhythmia
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Nahavandi typically perform?

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

    Please contact Dr. Nahavandi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp HealthCare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

    35470 Whitewood Rd

    Murrieta, CA 92563

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    Dr. Afshin Nahavandi's Practice 3

    751 Medical Center Ct

    Chula Vista, CA 91911

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    What is Dr. Nahavandi's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    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.

    Is 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, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Tri-City 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

    When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Afshin Nahavandi?

    Please contact Dr. Nahavandi's office at (760) 739-2370 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Nahavandi's office located?

    Dr. Nahavandi's offices are located in Escondido, CA, Murrieta, CA, and Chula Vista, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Afshin Nahavandi have?

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