Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2013 Medicare Patient Data
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reza Askari, MD.
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Dr. Reza Askari, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Torrance, CA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. This provider graduated from Saba University School of Medicine in 2004 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Reza Askari, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Providence Medical Institute, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro, Pediatrix and Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance - Pelvic Health.
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Cesarean Section (C-Section)
A Cesarean section (more often known as "C-Section") is a surgery performed during labor and delivery. A C-Section is a procedure that delivers a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. In the United States, about a third of all births are performed by Cesarean section. Most often, a C-section is done by an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN), or in certain regions, a general surgeon or family physician.
C-section incisions can be up-and-down (vertical), from belly button to lower abdomen or side-to-side (horizontal), across the lower abdomen. Side-to-side incisions are more frequently used. After the exterior incisions are made, the doctor then cuts into the uterus and amniotic sac and delivers the infant and cuts the baby's umbilical cord. The mother receives medicine to expel the placenta and the doctor helps to safely remove it. Finally, the doctor uses sutures to seal the uterus and tissue incisions. The initial C-section skin incision is also closed with sutures or staples.
C-sections are typically performed with regional anesthesia, which inhibits pain in the lower half of the body, but allows mothers to be awake. However, some mothers may receive general anesthesia, where they are put to sleep during the surgical procedure.
C-sections may be planned or unplanned, depending on the circumstances of the birth.
Pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, herpes, and HIV may prompt a doctor to prescribe a C-section. Other situations for C-section include:
Other mothers may require a C-section due to complications arising during delivery. These unplanned, emergency C-sections allow for a healthy birth even when complex complications are present. Problems during labor which may necessitate a C-section include:
Mothers should expect about a six-week recovery period following a C-section, including an initial hospital stay of two to three days. While in the hospital, mothers may spend time with their baby and begin breastfeeding. After returning home, mothers should limit strenuous activities such as lifting, reaching, and exercise, and should make sure to get plenty of rest.
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is the targeted use of extreme cold to destroy unhealthy or unwanted tissue. The doctor applies the cold on the skin or injects it through a needle to reach the inside of the body, where it freezes away the problem tissue. Cryotherapy is often used to remove minor skin problems such as warts or skin tags, and it is also used to treat some small tumors.
To achieve the cold temperatures needed for cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is passed through a tube, which becomes cold enough to freeze cells on contact. Alternatively, liquid nitrogen can be swabbed directly onto the skin or via a spray, which applies only a specific, small amount to the skin at a time.
Because the area treated is typically very small, cryotherapy is not usually painful. There may be a sensation of cold and possibly some slight discomfort. Cryotherapy is very fast and can easily be performed in a doctor's office. It also doesn't require stitches, because there is no cutting involved. These benefits make cryotherapy a good choice for many issues, including:
Depending on the procedure, it usually takes three to four weeks to heal after cryotherapy. If it was done internally, patients may feel sore or have a small amount of swelling the first day afterwards. If cryotherapy was performed on the skin, patients will have a scab where their tissue was removed. Keep it clean and dry so it can heal.
Hysteroscopy
A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.
Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:
If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reza Askari, MD.
| Male | 0 |
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| Female | 11 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reza Askari, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 82 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reza Askari, MD.
| Male | 0 |
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| Female | 68 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 50 |
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| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 38 |
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| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 16 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Reza Askari, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.
| Hypertension | 53 |
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| High Cholesterol | 49 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
| Depression | 22 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 34 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Reza Askari, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Torrance, CA during 2015 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reza Askari, MD for Medicare patients.
| breast exam | 13 |
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| doctor visit | 84 |
| gynecologic procedures | 13 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reza Askari, MD.
| Male | 0 |
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| Female | 194 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 148 |
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| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 104 |
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| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 42 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Reza Askari, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.
| Hypertension | 52 |
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| High Cholesterol | 51 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 26 |
| Depression | 19 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 23 |
| Asthma | 20 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 13 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 18 |
| Diabetes | 31 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reza Askari, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 90 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reza Askari, MD.
| Male | 0 |
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| Female | 56 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 25 |
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| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 17 |
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| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 17 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Reza Askari, MD treated during 2016 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
| Hypertension | 73 |
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| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 39 |
| Depression | 43 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 43 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 29 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 55 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reza Askari, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 96 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reza Askari, MD.
| Male | 0 |
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| Female | 69 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 42 |
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| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 30 |
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| From 75 to 84 | 24 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Reza Askari, MD treated during 2017 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.
| Hypertension | 61 |
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| High Cholesterol | 67 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 19 |
| Depression | 35 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 30 |
| Asthma | 16 |
| Osteoperosis | 16 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 22 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 39 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reza Askari, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 125 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reza Askari, MD.
| Male | 0 |
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| Female | 81 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 36 |
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| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 24 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 28 |
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| From 75 to 84 | 23 |
| 85 and over | 12 |
| Less than 65 | 18 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Reza Askari, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
| Hypertension | 64 |
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| High Cholesterol | 58 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 17 |
| Depression | 25 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 33 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 21 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 37 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Reza Askari, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Torrance, CA during 2019 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reza Askari, MD for Medicare patients.
| breast exam | 13 |
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| doctor visit | 113 |
| gynecologic procedures | 13 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reza Askari, MD.
| Male | 0 |
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| Female | 84 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 38 |
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| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 34 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 32 |
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| From 75 to 84 | 22 |
| 85 and over | 14 |
| Less than 65 | 16 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Reza Askari, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.
| Hypertension | 71 |
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| High Cholesterol | 71 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 37 |
| Depression | 36 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 31 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 17 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 26 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 39 |
| Dementia | 13 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reza Askari, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 53 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reza Askari, MD.
| Male | 0 |
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| Female | 50 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 31 |
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| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 25 |
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| From 75 to 84 | 14 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Reza Askari, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
| Hypertension | 56 |
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| High Cholesterol | 66 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 26 |
| Depression | 28 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 30 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 32 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reza Askari, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 29 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reza Askari, MD.
| Male | 0 |
|---|---|
| Female | 46 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 21 |
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| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 13 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 18 |
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| From 75 to 84 | 16 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Reza Askari, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.
| Hypertension | 67 |
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| High Cholesterol | 67 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
| Depression | 37 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 26 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 39 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reza Askari, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 31 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reza Askari, MD.
| Male | 0 |
|---|---|
| Female | 46 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 16 |
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| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 12 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 22 |
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| From 75 to 84 | 11 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Reza Askari, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.
| Hypertension | 70 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
| Depression | 24 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 30 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Reza Askari, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Torrance, CA during 2023 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reza Askari, MD for Medicare patients.
| breast exam | 20 |
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| doctor visit | 21 |
| gynecologic procedures | 20 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reza Askari, MD.
| Male | 0 |
|---|---|
| Female | 56 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 32 |
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| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 26 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Reza Askari, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and depression.
| Hypertension | 57 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
| Depression | 25 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
| Asthma | 20 |
| Osteoperosis | 27 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 23 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Reza Askari, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Reza Askari, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Torrance, CA were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.
| breast exam | 15 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 72 |
| gynecologic procedures | 15 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Reza Askari, MD.
| Male | 0 |
|---|---|
| Female | 69 |
| Black / African American | 0 |
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| Asian / Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 39 |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | 0 |
| Hispanic | 7 |
| Other | 0 |
| 75 to 84 | 10 |
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| 85 and over | 2 |
| Less than 65 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Reza Askari, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.
| Hypertension | 56 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 59 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 14 |
| Depression | 26 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 19 |
| Asthma | 5 |
| Osteoporosis | 5 |
| Heart Failure | 10 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 1 |
| Diabetes | 32 |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
| Dementia | 1 |
Dr. Reza Askari, MD graduated from Saba University School of Medicine in 2004. This provider completed residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center. This provider is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Saba University School of Medicine (2004)
Residency: Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center (2008)
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Reza Askari, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Reza Askari, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Aetna HMO, United Healthcare PPO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, CIGNA PPO, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, CIGNA HMO and CoventryFirst Health PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Reza Askari, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Reza Askari, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 201 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Reza Askari, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Torrance, CA.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Reza Askari, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
| Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
$15,282
Da Vinci Surgical System $15,282 |
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| Boston Scientific Corporation |
$869
PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE $656 |
Solyx $86 |
UPSYLON $71 |
UPSYLON Y MESH $41 |
Tachy System $15 |
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| Stryker Corporation |
$550
vitagel $550 |
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| Astellas Pharma US Inc |
$453
Myrbetriq $280 |
Vesicare $74 |
$99 |
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| ACell, Inc. |
$265
$265 |
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| Other |
$1,621
Axonics $157 |
STRAVIX $137 |
LigaSure $137 |
DUAVEE $135 |
Uterine Manipulators & Injectors $124 |
Other $931 |
| Education | $13,838 |
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| Food and Beverage | $4,570 |
| Travel and Lodging | $632 |
Dr. Reza Askari's medical specialty is obstetrics & gynecology. Dr. Askari's education and training includes medical school at Saba University School of Medicine and residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center. Clinical interests for Dr. Askari include colposcopy, cryotherapy, and cystocele (bladder prolapse). Dr. Askari is rated highly by Dr. Askari's patients. Dr. Askari seems to be an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue California, and CIGNA Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Askari is affiliated with Providence Medical Institute, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro, and Pediatrix. Dr. Askari welcomes new patients at Dr. Askari's office inTorrance, CA as reported by Doctor.com.