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Dr. Sara Dastmalchian, MD

Stockton, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dastmalchian, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Stockton, CA?

    Dr. Sara Dastmalchian, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Stockton, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Dastmalchian is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dastmalchian’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dastmalchian’s office at (216) 844-3061.

    What languages does Dr. Dastmalchian speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Dastmalchian typically treat?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Dastmalchian 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. Dastmalchian. 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:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Liver Disease
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R188: Other ascites

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Dastmalchian typically perform?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Dastmalchian 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. Dastmalchian. 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:

    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Advanced Catheter Placement in Arteries
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
    • Selective arterial catheterization
    • Complex arterial catheter placement
    • Vascular catheterization
    • Angiography catheter placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36248: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; additional second order, third order, and beyond, abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family (List in addition to code for initial second or third order vessel as appropriate)

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Blood Vessel Blocking for Tumors or Organ Problems
    • Vascular embolization
    • Artery occlusion for tumors
    • Organ ischemia embolization
    • Therapeutic embolization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37243: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; for tumors, organ ischemia, or infarction

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
    • Tunneled central line placement
    • Central venous access device insertion
    • Hickman catheter insertion
    • Broviac catheter insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
    • Thoracentesis
    • Pleural Fluid Aspiration
    • Lung Tap
    • Fluid Drainage from Chest

    CPT Codes:

    • 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance

    Does Dr. Dastmalchian accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dastmalchian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 844-3061 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dastmalchian accept in Stockton, CA?

    Dr. Dastmalchian in Stockton, 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

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Dastmalchian's office located?

    Dr. Sara Dastmalchian's Primary Practice

    1800 N California St

    Stockton, CA 95204

    (216) 844-3061

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    Dr. Sara Dastmalchian's Practice 2

    505 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    Dr. Sara Dastmalchian's Practice 3

    1611 W March Ln

    Stockton, CA 95207

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

    Dr. Dastmalchian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275066706.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dastmalchian?

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

    What is Dr. Sara Dastmalchian's specialty?

    Dr. Dastmalchian is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Stockton, CA.

    What does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist do?

    A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging.

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

    Yes, Dr. Dastmalchian is affiliated with Ahmc Seton Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Los Banos, Washington Hospital Healthcare System, Uc Davis Medical Center, Doctors Medical Center Of Modesto, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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 a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Sara Dastmalchian accepting new patients in Stockton, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Sara Dastmalchian offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dastmalchian's office at (216) 844-3061 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sara Dastmalchian?

    Please contact Dr. Dastmalchian's office at (216) 844-3061 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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