POUYA AFSHAR M.D. – NPI #1184958977
Internal Medicine

An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

POUYA AFSHAR is a physician located in SAN DIEGO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1184958977 to POUYA AFSHAR on September 25, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RG0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Sep 19, 2022. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for POUYA AFSHAR below.

NPI Profile for
POUYA AFSHAR

NPI Number
1184958977
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
POUYA AFSHAR
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
7801 MISSION CENTER CT STE 310
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-1316
Phone: (619) 795-8346 Fax: (619) 831-8346
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 29, 2021

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RG0300X
- Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine (Primary)		 CA A107069

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON - Graduated 2007
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
POUYA AFSHAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PALOMAR MEDICAL CENTER POWAY
      15615 POMERADO ROAD
      POWAY, CA 92064
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ADVANTAGE HEALTH SYSTEMS
      9663 TIERRA GRANDE STREET, STE 101
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92126
    • BRIDGE HOME HEALTH
      5090 SHOREHAM PLACE, SUITE 109
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92122
    • MISSION HOME HEALTH OF ONTARIO, INC
      901 VIA PIEMONTE, SUITE 100
      ONTARIO, CA 91764
    • MISSION HOME HEALTH OF SAN DIEGO LLC
      2365 NORTHSIDE DRIVE, SUITE 100
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
    • UNI CARE HOME HEALTH INC
      1510 S ESCONDIDO BLVD, SUITE 101
      ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
  • NURSING HOME
    • ARROYO VISTA NURSING CENTER
      3022 45TH STREET
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92105
    • MISSION HILLS POST ACUTE CARE
      3680 REYNARD WAY
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
    • THE COVE AT LA JOLLA
      7160 FAY AVENUE
      LA JOLLA, CA 92037
    • THE SPRINGS AT PACIFIC REGENT
      3884 NOBEL DRIVE
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92122
    • UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER
      5602 UNIVERSITY AVE
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92105
  • HOSPICE
    • ADVANTAGE HEALTH SYSTEMS
      9663 TIERRA GRANDE STREET, SUITE 204
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92126

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