23 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hassankhani, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Alborz Hassankhani is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Hassankhani graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and completed his residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Cardiac Electrophysiology; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hassankhani is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hassankhani’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hassankhani’s office at (619) 668-0044.
Where did Dr. Hassankhani go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Cardiac Electrophysiology; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | University of Washington School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Is Dr. Hassankhani board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Alborz Hassankhani is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hassankhani speak?
Dr. Hassankhani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Hassankhani treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Hassankhani 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. Hassankhani. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- AICD Management
- Defibrillator Adjustment
- ICD Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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
What procedures does Dr. Hassankhani perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Hassankhani 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. Hassankhani. 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:
- Implantable Defibrillator Placement
- ICD insertion
- Permanent defibrillator implant
- Heart defibrillator replacement
- Transvenous defibrillator system
CPT Codes:
- 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber
Also known as:
- Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
- Permanent Pacemaker Placement
- Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
- Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
Also known as:
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
- Pacemaker Generator Exchange
- Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
- Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system
Also known as:
- Left Ventricle Pacing Lead Insertion
- Cardiac Pacing Electrode Placement
- LV Lead Insertion
- Pacemaker Upgrade Lead
CPT Codes:
- 33225: Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
Does Dr. Hassankhani accept my insurance?
Dr. Hassankhani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 668-0044 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hassankhani accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Hassankhani in La Mesa, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hassankhani's office located?
Dr. Alborz Hassankhani's Primary Practice
8851 Center Dr Ste 405
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-0044
What is Dr. Hassankhani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hassankhani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013022615.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hassankhani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hassankhani
What is Dr. Alborz Hassankhani's specialty?
Dr. Hassankhani is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near La Mesa, CA. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Hassankhani to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alborz Hassankhani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hassankhani is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont 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
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Is Alborz Hassankhani accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alborz Hassankhani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alborz Hassankhani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hassankhani's office at (619) 668-0044 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alborz Hassankhani?
Please contact Dr. Hassankhani's office at (619) 668-0044 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alborz Hassankhani have?
Dr. Alborz Hassankhani is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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