AFSHIN KARIMI MD – NPI #1952511214
Radiology

A licensed physician, who has completed a residency program in Neurology, and who has additional training, experience, and competence in the standards of performance and interpretation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI / MRA) of the head, spine, and peripheral nerves, and Computed Tomography (CT) of the head and spine. Physicians are trained in the administration of contrast media and the recognition and treatment of adverse reactions to contrast media. Neuroimaging training encompasses thorough knowledge of clinical neurology, neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, neuropharmacology, and dynamics of cerebrospinal fluid circulation. Physicians possess special expertise in the technical aspects and clinical applications of each of the modalities and techniques of neuroimaging.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Radiology

AFSHIN KARIMI is a radiologist located in ORANGE, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1952511214 to AFSHIN KARIMI on May 23, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2085D0003X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Neuroimaging Bear in mind that having a taxonomy code selected doesn't replace any credentialing or validation process that may be required by law.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Feb 07, 2023. 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 AFSHIN KARIMI below.

NPI Profile for
AFSHIN KARIMI

NPI Number
1952511214
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
AFSHIN KARIMI
Credentials
MD
Primary location
101 THE CITY DR S
ORANGE, CA 92868-3201
Phone: (714) 456-8068 Fax: (714) 456-3765
1 Other location(s):
7520 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-9111
Phone: (225) 769-6700
Fax: (225) 768-7608
Mailing address
PO BOX 513255
LOS ANGELES, CA 90051-3255
Phone: (714) 456-8068 Fax: (714) 456-3765
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 07, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for AFSHIN KARIMI

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherNPICA1952511214
medicaidCA00A965180
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
2085D0003X
- Radiology / Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Primary)		 CA A96518
209800000X
- Legal Medicine		 CA 207251
2085U0001X
- Radiology / Diagnostic Ultrasound		 CA A96518
2085R0205X
- Radiology / Radiological Physics		 CA A96518
2085R0202X
- Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology		 CA A96518
2085N0904X
- Radiology / Nuclear Radiology		 CA A96518

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

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
AFSHIN KARIMI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BATON ROUGE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
      8585 PICARDY AVE
      BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
    • BOLIVAR MEDICAL CENTER
      901 E SUNFLOWER RD
      CLEVELAND, MS 38732
    • OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER - BATON ROUGE
      17000 MEDICAL CENTER DR
      BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
    • ST JAMES PARISH HOSPITAL
      1645 LUTCHER AVENUE
      LUTCHER, LA 70071
    • TEMECULA VALLEY HOSPITAL
      31700 TEMECULA PKWY
      TEMECULA, CA 92592

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