DR. PAYAM AFSHAR M.D.
NPI 1023192861
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in La Mesa, CA

Active since October 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8860 CENTER DR STE 420, LA MESA, CA 91942(619) 469-5400(619) 464-1311 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 12, 2026, Dec 6, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Payam Afshar M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. PAYAM AFSHAR M.D. (NPI 1023192861) is an individual gastroenterology provider in La Mesa, California, licensed in California (A95089) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023192861
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAYAM AFSHARCredential: M.D.
Location Address8860 CENTER DR STE 420La Mesa, CA 91942-7001
Mailing Address8860 Center Dr Ste 420La Mesa, CA 91942-7001 · (619) 469-5400 · Fax (619) 464-1311
Fax(619) 464-1311
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateOctober 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 12, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 12, 2026
NPI 1023192861 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License Licensed in CA · A95089
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License A95089 (CA)
8860 CENTER DR STE 420, La Mesa, CA 91942

Other Identifiers 4

Other00A950890CA · Blue Shield Of Ca
Medicaid00A950890CA
OtherF933Champus
OtherP00728618CA · Railroad Medicare

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Payam Afshar M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2769484989
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070131000757
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91942 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$140.22 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
8860 CENTER DR STE 420
LA MESA, CA 91942
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
8860 CENTER DR STE 420
LA MESA, CA 91942
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
8860 CENTER DR STE 420
LA MESA, CA 91942
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
8860 CENTER DR STE 420
LA MESA, CA 91942
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
8860 CENTER DR STE 420
LA MESA, CA 91942
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
8860 CENTER DR STE 420
LA MESA, CA 91942
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
8860 CENTER DR STE 420
LA MESA, CA 91942

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Payam Afshar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Payam Afshar is 1023192861. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 25, 2006.

Where is Payam Afshar located?

Payam Afshar practices at 8860 Center Dr Ste 420, La Mesa, CA 91942. The listed phone number is (619) 469-5400.

What is Payam Afshar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Payam Afshar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Payam Afshar is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Payam Afshar was last updated on March 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.