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Who is Dr. Taghavi, Trauma Surgeon in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Sharven Taghavi, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Taghavi is fluent in English and Farsi/Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Taghavi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taghavi’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Taghavi?
Dr. Sharven Taghavi, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Trauma Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Taghavi empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, Trauma, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New Orleans, LA community, Dr. Taghavi is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Taghavi speak?
Dr. Taghavi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Farsi/Persian
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Taghavi typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Taghavi 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. Taghavi. 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:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Taghavi typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Sharven Taghavi may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Taghavi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Taghavi accept my insurance?
Dr. Taghavi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Taghavi accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Taghavi in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Taghavi's office located?
What is Dr. Taghavi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Taghavi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326209511.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taghavi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Taghavi
What is Dr. Sharven Taghavi's specialty?
Dr. Taghavi is a Trauma Surgeon near New Orleans, LA.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Sharven Taghavi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Taghavi is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital 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
When to see a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sharven Taghavi accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Sharven Taghavi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sharven Taghavi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Taghavi's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sharven Taghavi?
Please contact Dr. Taghavi's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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