Follow-Up Visits in Irvine, CA
Follow-up visits for ongoing concerns led by Farhad Nassiri Afshar, MD (board-certified internal medicine)— review symptoms, progress, lab results, and next steps after a prior visit. Insurance and billing: contact the clinic with questions about your specific plan or self-pay options.
Common reasons patients schedule follow-up visits
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When an in-office visit is better
An in-office visit may be better if you have new severe symptoms, need a physical exam, procedure, testing, or imaging, or if your condition has significantly worsened since your last visit. Emergency: call 911 for chest pain, trouble breathing, stroke symptoms, heavy bleeding, or other life-threatening symptoms.
How follow-up visits work
Follow-up visit billing & insurance
Follow-up visits are billed like standard office care based on visit type and complexity. Contact the clinic with questions about your specific plan or self-pay options. Before your appointment, we can review benefits and provide an estimate of expected patient responsibility when available.
Last reviewed: Sep 2026