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. PPO only: Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare.
Common reasons patients schedule follow-up visits
Not sure where to start
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. PPO only. Before your appointment, we can review benefits and provide an estimate of expected patient responsibility when available.
Last reviewed: Apr 2026