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Ophthalmology

Armin R. Afshar, MD

Works at hospitals in San Francisco, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Armin R. Afshar, MD is an ophthalmologist at 2330 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115. Phone: (415) 476-4029. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Armin R. Afshar had 256 Original Medicare patients and 1,057 services. NPI 1063742161. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 2330 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (415) 476‑4029
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: UCSF Medical Center
  • Group practice: University of California San Francisco (+1 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb) · graduated 2008 (18 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Armin R. Afshar, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Armin R. Afshar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Armin R. Afshar accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Armin R. Afshar see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 256 Original Medicare patients and 1,057 services for Armin R. Afshar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Armin R. Afshar's NPI number?
1063742161. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Armin R. Afshar, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients256
Services billed to Medicare1,057
Different services or procedures42
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Imaging of retina (92134)288 services
  2. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)207 services
  3. Photography of content of eyes (92285)116 services
  4. 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures (76512)82 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)58 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol72%
  • High blood pressure65%
  • Arthritis33%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Chronic kidney disease21%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)21%

Hospitals where Armin R. Afshar works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Armin R. Afshar at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Armin R. Afshar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Armin R. Afshar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of California San Francisco1,839 clinicians in the group
  • UCSF Medical Group Business Services1,598 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in San Francisco

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Francisco, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of California San Francisco

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1063742161
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians