Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami
Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami
Last updated: Dec 6, 2024

Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 21 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Texas Medical School At Houston
  • Graduation year: 2000
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1659352144

Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami M.D.

Surgeon

He is located at 485 South Dobson Road Suite 201 in Chandler, AZ 85224. Can help patients with the following: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Asphyxia, Esophageal Cancer, Low Potassium, Pancreatitis, Peptic Ulcer. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659352144. Appointment can be made via the phone number (480) 728-4700. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://www.dignityhealth.org/ourdoctors/1659352144-Vafa-Ghaemmaghami. He is affiliated with 3 practices and 2 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami, being an surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami.

  • Achalasia
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
  • Anal Fissure
  • Appendicitis
  • Asphyxia
  • Boils
  • Burns
  • Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst
  • Dehydration
  • Diverticulosis
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Gangrene
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hyperthermia
  • Hypothermia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Low Potassium
  • Lymphedema
  • Malnutrition
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Pulmonary Edema
  • Rhabdomyolysis
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Ulcerative Colitis

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Network data as of Jun 29, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Bronze Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) (7 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Gold Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) (7 plan variants) HMO · Gold Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Silver Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) (7 plan variants) HMO · Silver Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue EverydayHealth Gold Neighborhood (1 Free PCP Visit) (7 plan variants) HMO · Gold Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue EverydayHealth Silver Neighborhood (1 Free PCP Visit) (7 plan variants) HMO · Silver Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue Portfolio Bronze HSA Neighborhood (7 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue StandardHealth Bronze Neighborhood (7 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue StandardHealth Gold Neighborhood (7 plan variants) HMO · Gold Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue StandardHealth Silver Neighborhood (7 plan variants) HMO · Silver Neighborhood Accepting new patients

Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc
Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Connect Bronze 7400 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze 9500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze CMS Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze SoAZ 4000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze SoAZ 6300 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze SoAZ CMS Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold 2500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold CMS Standard HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold SoAZ 2500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold SoAZ CMS Standard HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 4000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 6100 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver CMS Standard HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver SoAZ 4000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver SoAZ 6200 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver SoAZ CMS Standard HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists) (also registered under: Practitioner - General Surgery) .

Bills through: Vhs Outpatient Clinics Inc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT HOUSTON

Graduated in 2000

Other ways to reach out

  • Website: https://www.dignityhealth.org/ourdoctors/1659352144-Vafa-Ghaemmaghami

Additional Specialities

  • Critical Care Specialist

Affiliated practices

Banner Physician Specialists Arizona
37100 North Gantzel Road
San Tan Valley, 85140 AZ
(480) 394-4480
VHS Outpatient Clinics
1325 North Litchfield Road
Goodyear, 85395 AZ
(623) 242-1231
Dignity Health Medical Group Surgical Specialties Mesa
2919 S Ellsworth Rd
Mesa, 85212 AZ
(480) 728-4700

Affiliated hospitals

MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTER
3555 SOUTH VAL VISTA DRIVE
GILBERT, 85297 AZ
(480) 728-8000
CHANDLER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
1955 WEST FRYE ROAD
CHANDLER, 85224 AZ
(480) 728-3000

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Questions & Answers

Has Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami is affiliated with MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Does Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami accept insurance?

Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami is listed in-network for 25 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc. See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Does Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami is affiliated with Banner Physician Specialists Arizona. For the full list of practices see this list.

What conditions does Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami treat?

Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami provides treatment for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Asphyxia, Esophageal Cancer, Low Potassium, Pancreatitis, Peptic Ulcer. For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami?

Dr. Vafa Ghaemmaghami's office is located at 485 South Dobson Road Suite 201 in Chandler, AZ 85224.