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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ghandforoush, Cardiologist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Aslan Ghandforoush, DO is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Ghandforoush is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghandforoush’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghandforoush’s office at (661) 323-4278.
What languages does Dr. Ghandforoush speak?
Dr. Ghandforoush and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ghandforoush treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Ghandforoush 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. Ghandforoush. 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:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Heart Palpitations
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- R002: Palpitations
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Which procedures does Dr. Ghandforoush perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Aslan Ghandforoush may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ghandforoush's office.
Does Dr. Ghandforoush accept my insurance?
Dr. Ghandforoush accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 323-4278 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ghandforoush accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Ghandforoush in Bakersfield, 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
CalOptima
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
Managed Care of America
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ghandforoush's office located?
Dr. Aslan Ghandforoush's Primary Practice
5945 Truxtun Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 323-4278
What is Dr. Ghandforoush's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ghandforoush's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639330954.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghandforoush?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghandforoush
What is Dr. Aslan Ghandforoush's specialty?
Dr. Ghandforoush is a Cardiologist near Bakersfield, CA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Ghandforoush to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Aslan Ghandforoush affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ghandforoush is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Downtown 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
Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?
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Is Aslan Ghandforoush accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Aslan Ghandforoush is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Aslan Ghandforoush offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ghandforoush's office at (661) 323-4278 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Aslan Ghandforoush?
Please contact Dr. Ghandforoush's office at (661) 323-4278 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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