Summary

Dr. Faafouina Afato is a family medicine and emergency medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He completed his residency training at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and brings 35 years of clinical experience to his practice. Dr. Afato is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Based in Yuba City, California, Dr. Afato provides comprehensive care at Regency Urgent Care Medical. His practice focuses on treating conditions such as obesity, pediatric obesity, and type 2 diabetes. He performs diagnostic testing including complete blood counts and A1c monitoring for diabetes management. Patients have given Dr. Afato an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 35 years of experience
  • 52 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
  • 6 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

Regency Urgent Care Medical

1429 Colusa Hwy Ste BYuba City, CA 95993
Mon8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SunClosed

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Med School: University Of Hawaii At Manoa Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Faafouina Salapiu Afato

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Adventist Health
  • Aetna
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
  • First Choice Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) - PPO
  • GEHA
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Hawaii Medical Assurance Association (HMAA)
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthChoice Oklahoma
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Security Life
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Tricare
  • United Behavioral Health
  • United Behavioral Health - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Faafouina Salapiu Afato has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Faafouina Salapiu Afato has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

Dr. Faafouina Salapiu Afato holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Hawaii At Manoa in 1991.

NPI Number

Dr. Afato's NPI number is 1023075348.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. Faafouina Afato's office located?
Dr. Faafouina Afato's office is located at 1429 Colusa Hwy Ste B, Yuba City, CA, 95993.
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