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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Moghaddam, Internist in Lakewood, CA?
Dr. Samer Moghaddam, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lakewood, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Moghaddam is fluent in English, Persian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Moghaddam’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Moghaddam’s office at (909) 558-4475.
What languages does Dr. Moghaddam speak?
Dr. Moghaddam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Moghaddam treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Moghaddam 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. Moghaddam. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Other Breathing Problems
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
- Unusual breathing patterns
- Abnormal respiration
- Breathing irregularities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- Shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
What procedures does Dr. Moghaddam perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Moghaddam 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. Moghaddam. 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:
- Lung Fluid Drainage
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Chest Fluid Removal
- Thoracic Paracentesis
CPT Codes:
- 32554: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; without imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy with Brushing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Lung Scope with Biopsy
- Bronchial Biopsy
- Endobronchial Biopsy
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Biopsy
- Bronchial brushing
- Lung scope with biopsy
- Flexible bronchoscopy with brushing
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
- 31625: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial or endobronchial biopsy(s), single or multiple sites
- 31623: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with brushing or protected brushings
Also known as:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Also known as:
- Inserting a PICC Line (Without Port)
- Peripherally inserted central catheter placement
- Arm central line
CPT Codes:
- 36569: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, without imaging guidance; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Moghaddam accept my insurance?
Dr. Moghaddam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (909) 558-4475 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Moghaddam accept in Lakewood, CA?
Dr. Moghaddam in Lakewood, 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
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Moghaddam's office located?
What is Dr. Moghaddam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Moghaddam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275700478.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Moghaddam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Moghaddam
What is Dr. Samer Moghaddam's specialty?
Dr. Moghaddam is a Internist near Lakewood, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Moghaddam to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Samer Moghaddam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Moghaddam is affiliated with UCI Medical Center, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, Torrance Memorial 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 Samer Moghaddam accepting new patients in Lakewood, CA?
Yes, Dr. Samer Moghaddam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samer Moghaddam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Moghaddam's office at (909) 558-4475 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samer Moghaddam?
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