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43 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tabatabai, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lynwood, CA?
Dr. Meher Tabatabai, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lynwood, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tabatabai is fluent in English, Tagalog, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tabatabai’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tabatabai’s office at (310) 537-1503.
Where did Dr. Tabatabai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan
Is Dr. Tabatabai board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Meher Tabatabai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tabatabai speak?
Dr. Tabatabai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Tabatabai treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Tabatabai diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Tabatabai. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
- Lung Infection (Bacterial)
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
- J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Infected bone
- Bone inflammation
- Acute bone infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86179: Other acute osteomyelitis, unspecified ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of a Limb
- Cellulitis
- Limb Skin Infection
- Bacterial Limb Infection
- Spreading Limb Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03119: Cellulitis of unspecified part of limb
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Athlete's Foot
- Tinea Pedis
- Foot Fungus
- Dermatophytosis of the Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- B353: Tinea pedis
Also known as:
- Other Acute Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Bone Infection
- Rapid Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8610: Other acute osteomyelitis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Recurrent C. diff Infection
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Recurrent Clostridioides difficile
- Repeat C. diff
- C. difficile colitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0471: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, recurrent
Also known as:
- Acidosis
- Metabolic Disorder
- Acidic Blood
- High Acidity in Body
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8720: Acidosis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Tabatabai perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Meher Tabatabai may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tabatabai's office.
Does Dr. Tabatabai accept my insurance?
Dr. Tabatabai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 537-1503 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tabatabai accept in Lynwood, CA?
Dr. Tabatabai in Lynwood, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Alliant Techsystems
Altamed Health Services
Centene
City of Los Angeles
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HealthSmart
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Tabatabai's office located?
Dr. Meher Tabatabai's Primary Practice
3621 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Ste 6
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 537-1503
What is Dr. Tabatabai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tabatabai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740291301.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tabatabai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tabatabai
What is Dr. Meher Tabatabai's specialty?
Dr. Tabatabai is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Lynwood, CA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Tabatabai to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Meher Tabatabai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tabatabai is affiliated with PIH Health Whittier Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Memorial Hospital of Gardena, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Adventist Health Glendale which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Meher Tabatabai accepting new patients in Lynwood, CA?
Yes, Dr. Meher Tabatabai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Meher Tabatabai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tabatabai's office at (310) 537-1503 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Meher Tabatabai?
Please contact Dr. Tabatabai's office at (310) 537-1503 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Meher Tabatabai have?
Dr. Meher Tabatabai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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