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- 8899 University Center Ln Ste 350, San Diego, CA 92122
About Dr. Afshar
Maryam Afshar, M.D. is a healthcare provider in San Diego, CA specializing in dermatology. Maryam is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. According to Medicare claims data, Maryam cared for 3,034 Medicare patients across 5,883 services. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth. This provider record is associated with NPI 1992063036.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (858) 657-8322
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
8899 UNIVERSITY CENTER LN STE 350
San Diego, CA 92122
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Cancer care
Pediatric and genetic
Rashes & allergy
Wounds & skin
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Infections
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
Cosmetic & plastics
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic procedures
- Dermoscopy
- Excisional skin biopsy
- Punch biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Skin scraping for fungal or mite testing
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Chemical treatment of skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Intralesional medication injection
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
Medical dermatology treatment
Skin and Scars
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Wound Care
Most searched procedures
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,883 services · 3,034 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
2,351 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
700 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
379 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
301 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
157 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13132 |
102 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
102 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm | Procedure | 11603 |
89 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17111 |
77 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13121 |
74 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other dermatologists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other dermatologists in San Diego 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Maryam Afshar's specialty?
Maryam Afshar is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in San Diego, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Maryam Afshar?
Maryam Afshar is listed at 8899 University Center Ln Ste 350, San Diego, CA 92122. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Maryam Afshar?
The number on file is (858) 657-8322. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Maryam Afshar's NPI number?
Maryam Afshar's National Provider Identifier is 1992063036. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Maryam Afshar's education?
Maryam Afshar attended Other, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Maryam Afshar been practicing?
Maryam Afshar has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Maryam Afshar known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Maryam Afshar performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Maryam Afshar confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Maryam Afshar. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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