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Based in Solana Beach, CA, Robert Afra, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Robert graduated from University of California, Geffen School of Medicine in 1999. Robert is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine. Medicare claims data shows Robert provided 1,801 services to 454 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (619) 243-4882
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1251 VIA MIL CUMBRES
Solana Beach, CA 92075
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,801 services · 454 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
58 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
51 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
33 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
20 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
1,069 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
69 |
| Injection, mepivacaine hydrochloride, per 10 ml | Drug given | J0670 |
38 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
239 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
111 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
53 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Afra?
Dr. Afra is an orthopedic surgeon in Solana Beach, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Afra's address?
Dr. Afra is listed at 1251 VIA MIL CUMBRES, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Afra?
The number on file is (619) 243-4882. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Afra?
Dr. Afra's National Provider Identifier is 1528178837. 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
Where did Dr. Afra train?
Dr. Afra attended University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Afra have?
Dr. Afra has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Afra perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Afra performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 1-2 views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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