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Dr. Sara Moassesfar, MD

Palo Alto, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Moassesfar, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Sara Moassesfar, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Moassesfar is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Moassesfar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Moassesfar’s office at (408) 885-5445.

    Is Dr. Moassesfar board certified in Pediatric Endocrinologist?

    Yes, Dr. Sara Moassesfar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Moassesfar speak?

    Dr. Moassesfar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Moassesfar treat?

    As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Moassesfar 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. Moassesfar. 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:

    • Short Stature in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Child Growth Problems
    • Dwarfism
    • Growth Retardation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6252: Short stature (child)

    Also known as:

    • Type 1 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
    • Juvenile Diabetes
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
    • T1D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Early Puberty
    • Puberty
    • Central precocious puberty
    • Precocious puberty
    • Puberty at a young age

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E301: Precocious puberty

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Congenital Hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid at Birth
    • Neonatal Hypothyroidism
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter
    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Hashimoto's Disease
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Hashimoto's disease
    • Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Thyroid Function Test Results
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Unusual thyroid test results
    • Irregular thyroid function
    • Thyroid hormone levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R946: Abnormal results of thyroid function studies

    Also known as:

    • Adrenal Gland Overactivity
    • Adrenal Gland Disorder
    • Adrenocortical Hyperfunction
    • Excess Adrenal Hormones
    • Adrenal Hyperactivity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E270: Other adrenocortical overactivity

    Also known as:

    • Klinefelter Syndrome
    • 'XXY Syndrome', '47
    • XXY Karyotype', 'Klinefelter's'

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q984: Klinefelter syndrome, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
    • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
    • PCOS
    • Stein-Leventhal Syndrome
    • Polycystic Ovaries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E282: Polycystic ovarian syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    Does Dr. Moassesfar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Moassesfar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 885-5445 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Moassesfar accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Moassesfar in Palo Alto, 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

    • Amcare Co

    • Bright Health

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Imperial Health Plan (CA)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • University of California

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    Where is Dr. Moassesfar's office located?

    Dr. Sara Moassesfar's Primary Practice

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (408) 885-5445

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    Dr. Sara Moassesfar's Practice 2

    5333 Hollister Ave Ste 250

    Goleta, CA 93111

    (805) 963-1977

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    Dr. Sara Moassesfar's Practice 3

    513 Parnassus Ave Rm 672D

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    What is Dr. Moassesfar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Moassesfar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265605497.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Moassesfar?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Moassesfar

    What is Dr. Sara Moassesfar's specialty?

    Dr. Moassesfar is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Palo Alto, CA. A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region. Contact Dr. Moassesfar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sara Moassesfar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Moassesfar is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatric Endocrinologist?

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    Is Sara Moassesfar accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sara Moassesfar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sara Moassesfar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Moassesfar's office at (408) 885-5445 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sara Moassesfar?

    Please contact Dr. Moassesfar's office at (408) 885-5445 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sara Moassesfar have?

    Dr. Sara Moassesfar is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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