Dr. Michelle Afkhami

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 24+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Michelle Afkhami, MD, is a Pathology specialist in Duarte, California. She attended and graduated from medical school in 2000, having over 24 years of diverse experience, especially in Pathology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including City Of Hope Helford Clinical Research Hospital. Dr. Michelle Afkhami also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including City Of Hope Medical Foundation. Dr. Michelle Afkhami accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (310) 748-0337 to request Dr. Michelle Afkhami the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1500 Duarte Rd
Duarte, CA 91010-3012

Phone 1: (310) 748-0337
Phone 2: (626) 359-8111
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Michelle Afkhami
Gender Female
PECOS ID 9537308317
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Pathology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 24 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Michelle Afkhami graduated from medical school in 2000.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1326230228
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 14, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Michelle Afkhami

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Michelle Afkhami has been primarily specialized in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology for over 24 years of experience.
  • Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
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    Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
    A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
  • Pathology / Hematology
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    Hematology
    A hematopathologist is expert in diseases that affect blood cells, blood clotting mechanisms, bone marrow and lymph nodes. This physician has the knowledge and technical skills essential for the laboratory diagnosis of anemias, leukemias, lymphomas, bleeding disorders and blood clotting disorders.
  • Pathology / Molecular Genetic Pathology
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    Molecular Genetic Pathology
    A molecular genetic pathologist is expert in the principles, theory and technologies of molecular biology and molecular genetics. This expertise is used to make or confirm diagnoses of Mendelian genetic disorders, disorders of human development, infectious diseases and malignancies, and to assess the natural history of those disorders. A molecular genetic pathologist provides information about gene structure, function and alteration and applies laboratory techniques for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for individuals with related disorders.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • City Of Hope Medical Foundation


Practice Locations

1500 Duarte Rd
Duarte, CA 91010-3012
Phone: (310) 748-0337
Phone 2: (626) 359-8111
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, October 22, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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