Summary

Dr. Faafouina Afato is a family medicine and emergency medicine physician who brings over three decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and completed his residency training at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. With 35 years in medicine, Dr. Afato has developed expertise across both primary care and urgent medical situations. He is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Afato practices at Regency Urgent Care Medical in Yuba City, California, where he focuses on comprehensive healthcare needs. His clinical expertise includes managing diabetes and weight-related health concerns. He performs routine blood work to monitor patient health and provides specialized care coordination. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0, reflecting their confidence in his medical care and approach to treatment.

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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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

Does Dr. Faafouina Salapiu Afato accept my insurance?
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Where is Dr. Faafouina Salapiu Afato's office located?
Dr. Faafouina Salapiu Afato's office is located at 1429 Colusa Hwy Ste B, Yuba City, CA, 95993.
What languages does Dr. Faafouina Salapiu Afato speak?
Dr. Faafouina Salapiu Afato speaks English and Spanish.

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