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45 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shafai, Pediatrician in Cudahy, CA?
Dr. Jamshid Shafai, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Cudahy, CA. He has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified. Dr. Shafai is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shafai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shafai’s office at (323) 562-3500.
Where did Dr. Shafai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Shiraz Univ of Med Sci, Shiraz, Iran | Pahlavi University / School of Medicine (Shiraz University)
Is Dr. Shafai board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Jamshid Shafai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Shafai speak?
Dr. Shafai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Shafai typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Shafai 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. Shafai. 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:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Shafai typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Shafai performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Shafai. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Shafai accept my insurance?
Dr. Shafai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 562-3500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shafai accept in Cudahy, CA?
Dr. Shafai in Cudahy, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthSmart
Heritage Health
L.A. Care Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shafai's office located?
What is Dr. Shafai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shafai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366557241.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shafai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shafai
What is Dr. Jamshid Shafai's specialty?
Dr. Shafai is a Pediatrician near Cudahy, CA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Jamshid Shafai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shafai is affiliated with Adventist Health White Memorial, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Los Angeles General 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
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Is Jamshid Shafai accepting new patients in Cudahy, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jamshid Shafai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jamshid Shafai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shafai's office at (323) 562-3500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jamshid Shafai?
Please contact Dr. Shafai's office at (323) 562-3500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jamshid Shafai have?
Dr. Jamshid Shafai is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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