43 Years of Experience
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 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified. Dr. Tabatabai is fluent in English, Tagalog, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tabatabai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Tabatabai typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
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:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Tabatabai typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Tabatabai's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
HealthSmart
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tabatabai's office located?
6 3621 Martin Luther King
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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Meher Tabatabai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tabatabai is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Of Gardena, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Los Angeles General Medical Center, Community Hospital Of Huntington Park, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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