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Dr. Asghar Askari, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)
Iran University of Medical Sciences (1971)
Professional interests include: urinary retention, cystoscopy, cystocele (bladder prolapse), and more.
1360 West 6th Street Suite 185
San Pedro, CA 90732

Dr. Asghar Askari, MD is an urologist in San Pedro, CA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Iran University of Medical Sciences in 1971 and has 55 years of experience. Dr. Asghar Askari, MD is affiliated with Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Providence and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro.

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Office Locations

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro

1360 West 6th Street Suite 185
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 519-9180
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Some issues Dr. Asghar Askari, MD can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

  • Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
  • Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
  • Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

  • Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
  • Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Urodynamics (Bladder and Urethra Function Test)

Urodynamics are tests that assess how well the lower urinary tract is functioning. Specifically, they evaluate its ability to hold and release urine, as well as show if any blockages or leaks are present. The lower urinary tract is made up of the following:

  • The bladder, which stores urine.
  • The urinary sphincters, which are muscles around the opening of the bladder that hold urine in.
  • The urethra, which is the tube where urine flows out of the body.

Urodynamics tests are normally performed together as one series, but depending on patients' symptoms, only one or some of them may be necessary. The most common tests are:

  • Cystometrogram, which measures the amount of urine the bladder can store and how full it is before someone has the urge to urinate. Doctors may order this test if she suspects their patient has a weak bladder.
  • Pressure flow study, which measures the pressure in the bladder while urinating. This test helps locate a blockage in the bladder.
  • Uroflowmetry, which measures how much and how fast urine flows out of the body. This test is usually recommended when patients have difficulty urinating or they have a slow stream.
  • Urethral sphincter electromyography, which measures how strong the muscles and nerves in the bladder and sphincters are. Doctors may request this test if the problem they are experiencing is linked to muscle or nerve damage in the lower urinary tract.
  • Urethral pressure profile, which measures the pressure along the urethra while the bladder is gradually filled with fluid. Low pressure could mean someone has a weak urethra, a contributing factor to urinary incontinence (loss of bladder control).

For a few hours following a urodynamics study, patients will likely feel some soreness or discomfort. It is recommended to drink at least one glass of water every half hour for two hours to relieve these symptoms. Holding a warm, moistened washcloth over the area where discomfort is felt or taking a warm bath may also help. Results for cystrometrograms and uroflowmetry are typically available immediately after the test, but results for the other tests may take a few days. When doctors have reviewed a patient's test results, he or she will discuss them with the patient, along with any treatments the patient may need.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

urodynamics

By Affordability:

core needle prostate biopsy
prostate biopsy
prostate punch biopsy

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Asghar Askari, MD performed more urodynamics (bladder and urethra function test) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for core needle prostate biopsy, prostate biopsy, and prostate punch biopsy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asghar Askari, MD treated as an urologist in San Pedro, CA during 2013 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 28
diagnostic procedures 19
doctor visit 733
hospital care 73
inpatient care 73
lab tests 82
laser treatment 28
minimally invasive procedures 147
minor procedures 19
urologic procedures 548

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD.

Gender
Male 380
Female 101
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 246
Black 57
Hispanic 129
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 182
From 75 to 84 167
85 and over 61
Less than 65 71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Asghar Askari, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 54
Dementia 15
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asghar Askari, MD treated as an urologist in San Pedro, CA during 2014 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, neurostimulation and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 24
diagnostic procedures 18
doctor visit 770
hormone therapy 39
hospital care 44
inpatient care 44
lab tests 43
laser treatment 24
minimally invasive procedures 219
minor procedures 18
neurostimulation 94
urologic procedures 533

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD.

Gender
Male 354
Female 99
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 230
Black 48
Hispanic 124
Asian 36
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 170
From 75 to 84 148
85 and over 62
Less than 65 73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Asghar Askari, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 54
Dementia 15
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asghar Askari, MD treated as an urologist in San Pedro, CA during 2015 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 18
doctor visit 771
hospital care 51
inpatient care 51
lab tests 35
laser treatment 18
minimally invasive procedures 94
stent placement (stenting) 14
urologic procedures 304

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD.

Gender
Male 602
Female 188
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 460
Black 56
Hispanic 194
Asian 56
Other 24
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 308
From 75 to 84 268
85 and over 108
Less than 65 106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Asghar Askari, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 59
Dementia 19
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asghar Askari, MD treated as an urologist in San Pedro, CA during 2016 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 21
diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 790
hospital care 48
inpatient care 48
lab tests 22
laser treatment 21
minimally invasive procedures 69
minor procedures 13
urologic procedures 280

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD.

Gender
Male 255
Female 88
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 213
Black 0
Hispanic 74
Asian 26
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 117
From 75 to 84 123
85 and over 57
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Asghar Askari, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 56
Dementia 21
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asghar Askari, MD treated as an urologist in San Pedro, CA during 2017 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 22
catheterization 19
doctor visit 838
hospital care 19
inpatient care 19
lab tests 30
laser treatment 22
minimally invasive procedures 63
urologic procedures 401

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD.

Gender
Male 285
Female 87
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 238
Black 20
Hispanic 68
Asian 33
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 138
From 75 to 84 132
85 and over 69
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Asghar Askari, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 50
Dementia 17
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asghar Askari, MD treated as an urologist in San Pedro, CA during 2018 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 21
diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 969
hospital care 77
inpatient care 77
lab tests 16
laser treatment 21
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 11
minimally invasive procedures 94
minor procedures 12
urologic procedures 463

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD.

Gender
Male 334
Female 92
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 273
Black 24
Hispanic 85
Asian 33
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 167
From 75 to 84 159
85 and over 63
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Asghar Askari, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 49
Dementia 16
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asghar Askari, MD treated as an urologist in San Pedro, CA during 2019 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 13
diagnostic procedures 18
doctor visit 1171
hospital care 90
inpatient care 90
lab tests 18
laser treatment 13
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 17
minimally invasive procedures 146
minor procedures 18
stent placement (stenting) 22
urologic procedures 654

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD.

Gender
Male 437
Female 101
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 348
Black 28
Hispanic 119
Asian 31
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 189
From 75 to 84 215
85 and over 98
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Asghar Askari, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 44
Dementia 15
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asghar Askari, MD treated as an urologist in San Pedro, CA during 2020 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 15
doctor visit 860
hospital care 66
inpatient care 66
lab tests 26
minimally invasive procedures 120
minor procedures 15
urologic procedures 610

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD.

Gender
Male 353
Female 98
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 306
Black 0
Hispanic 87
Asian 27
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 180
From 75 to 84 166
85 and over 76
Less than 65 29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Asghar Askari, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 43
Dementia 17
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asghar Askari, MD treated as an urologist in San Pedro, CA during 2021 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 919
hospital care 43
inpatient care 43
lab tests 22
minimally invasive procedures 116
urologic procedures 797

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD.

Gender
Male 340
Female 93
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 305
Black 17
Hispanic 74
Asian 24
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 153
From 75 to 84 173
85 and over 87
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Asghar Askari, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 43
Dementia 19
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asghar Askari, MD treated as an urologist in San Pedro, CA during 2022 were urologic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures 28
diagnostic procedures 28
doctor visit 1065
hospital care 93
inpatient care 93
minimally invasive procedures 83
urologic procedures 843

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD.

Gender
Male 346
Female 83
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 291
Black 25
Hispanic 74
Asian 28
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 158
From 75 to 84 157
85 and over 94
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Asghar Askari, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 40
Dementia 12
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asghar Askari, MD treated as an urologist in San Pedro, CA during 2023 were urologic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 861
hospital care 80
inpatient care 80
minimally invasive procedures 50
minor procedures 13
urologic procedures 627

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD.

Gender
Male 367
Female 85
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 317
Black 20
Hispanic 74
Asian 25
Other 16
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 160
From 75 to 84 174
85 and over 96
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Asghar Askari, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 43
Dementia 10
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Asghar Askari, MD treated as an urologist in San Pedro, CA were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, neurostimulation and inpatient care.

ablation 21
anorectal procedures 28
catheterization 19
diagnostic procedures 17
doctor visit 886
hormone therapy 39
hospital care 62
inpatient care 62
lab tests 32
laser treatment 21
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 14
minimally invasive procedures 109
minor procedures 15
neurostimulation 94
stent placement (stenting) 18
urologic procedures 550

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD.

Gender
Male 368
Female 101
Ethnicity
Black / African American 26
Asian / Pacific Islander 29
Non-Hispanic White 293
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 100
Other 9
Age
75 to 84 171
85 and over 79
Less than 65 44
65 to 74 174

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Asghar Askari, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 48
Atrial Fibrillation 13
Dementia 16
Cancer 19

Education & Training

Dr. Asghar Askari, MD graduated from Iran University of Medical Sciences in 1971. He completed residency at St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network, Pennsylvania. He is certified by the American Board of Urology, Urology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Iran University of Medical Sciences (1971)

Residency: St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network, Pennsylvania (1976)

Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Asghar Askari, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
Providence
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Asghar Askari, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Health Net HMO, CIGNA HMO and Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Asghar Askari, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Aetna HMO
Blue Shield of California
United Healthcare HMO
Anthem
Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
Health Net HMO
CIGNA HMO
Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Asghar Askari, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Boston Scientific Corporation $1,424 Solyx
$719 		GENERAL - PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE
$614 		GENERAL - FEMALE SUI
$91
Astellas Pharma US Inc $821 Myrbetriq
$506 		Vesicare
$101 		XTANDI
$25
$190
Coloplast Corp $731 ALTIS
$609 		TITAN
$122
AbbVie, Inc. $179 Lupron
$179
Covidien Sales LLC $137 LigaSure
$137
Other $1,499 INTERSTIM
$134 		AJOVY
$130 		ELEVATE PROLAPSE REPAIR SYSTEM
$126 		ENTRESTO
$116 		FORTESTA
$116 		Other
$877
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $2,481
Travel and Lodging $1,544
Education $645
Consulting Fee $122

Biography

Dr. Asghar Askari practices urology (urinary tract disease). His clinical interests include bladder cancer, uterine prolapse, and cystocele (bladder prolapse). He accepts United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Blue California, and more. Dr. Askari attended Shaheed Beheshti Medical University, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, and Iran University of Medical Sciences for medical school and subsequently trained at St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network, Pennsylvania and Washington Hospital Center for residency. Dr. Askari is conversant in Persian. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance.

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