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Dr. Karen Zaghiyan, MD

West Hollywood, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zaghiyan, Surgeon in West Hollywood, CA?

    Dr. Karen Zaghiyan, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in West Hollywood, CA. Dr. Zaghiyan is fluent in English, Armenian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zaghiyan’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zaghiyan’s office at (310) 289-9224.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Zaghiyan?

    Dr. Karen Zaghiyan, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Zaghiyan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Colon & Rectal Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Minimally Invasive Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the West Hollywood/CA community, Dr. Zaghiyan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Zaghiyan speak?

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

    • Armenian

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Zaghiyan treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Zaghiyan 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. Zaghiyan. 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:

    • Second Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoids
    • Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
    • Grade 2 hemorrhoids
    • Moderate hemorrhoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K641: Second degree hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Anal Fissure
    • Anal Disorder
    • Long-Term Anal Tear
    • Persistent Rectal Fissure
    • Chronic Fissure in Anus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K601: Chronic anal fissure

    Also known as:

    • Complete Bowel Incontinence
    • Bowel Incontinence
    • Full fecal incontinence
    • Total loss of bowel control
    • Severe accidental bowel leakage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R159: Full incontinence of feces

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

    Also known as:

    • Anal Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Anal Disorder
    • Perianal Abscess
    • Pus Pocket near Anus
    • Anal Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K610: Anal abscess

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula
    • Anal Disorder
    • Fistulas
    • Perianal Fistula
    • Fistula-in-Ano
    • Abnormal Anal Tract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K603: Anal fistula

    What procedures does Dr. Zaghiyan perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Zaghiyan 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. Zaghiyan. 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:

    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy with Bleeding Control
    • Colonoscopy Through Stoma
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colorectal Polyp Removal
    • Hot Biopsy Colonoscopy
    • Endoscopic Hemostasis
    • Colonoscopy for Bleeding
    • Stoma Colonoscopy
    • Diagnostic Stoma Scope
    • Colostomy Colonoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45384: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps
    • 45382: Colonoscopy, flexible; with control of bleeding, any method
    • 44388: Colonoscopy through stoma; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoid Injection (Sclerotherapy)
    • Hemorrhoid Removal by Heat
    • Sclerosing Injection for Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoid Shrinking Injection
    • Internal Hemorrhoid Treatment
    • Infrared Coagulation for Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoid Cautery
    • Radiofrequency Hemorrhoid Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 46500: Injection of sclerosing solution, hemorrhoids
    • 46930: Destruction of internal hemorrhoid(s) by thermal energy (eg, infrared coagulation, cautery, radiofrequency)

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Anorectal Exam with Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Diagnostic anorectal exam under anesthesia
    • Rectal exam with general anesthesia
    • Anorectal surgery for diagnosis

    CPT Codes:

    • 45990: Anorectal exam, surgical, requiring anesthesia (general, spinal, or epidural), diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Drainage of Rectal Abscess
    • Drainage of Perianal Abscess
    • Rectal Abscess and Fistula Surgery
    • Ischiorectal Abscess Drainage
    • Perirectal Abscess Incision
    • Rectal Abscess Surgery
    • Perianal Abscess Incision
    • Anal Abscess Drainage
    • Superficial Perianal Abscess Treatment
    • Ischiorectal abscess drainage with fistulectomy
    • Perianal abscess drainage
    • Fistula-in-ano surgery
    • Rectal fistula treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 46040: Incision and drainage of ischiorectal and/or perirectal abscess (separate procedure)
    • 46050: Incision and drainage, perianal abscess, superficial
    • 46060: Incision and drainage of ischiorectal or intramural abscess, with fistulectomy or fistulotomy, submuscular, with or without placement of seton

    Also known as:

    • Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
    • Endoscopy of Small Intestinal Pouch
    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Colonoscopy
    • Diagnostic Proctosigmoidoscopy
    • Rectal and Lower Colon Scope
    • Rigid Sigmoidoscopy
    • Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
    • Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
    • Small Bowel Pouch Endoscopy
    • Kock Pouch Evaluation
    • Ileal Reservoir Endoscopy
    • Pouchoscopy
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 45300: Proctosigmoidoscopy, rigid; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
    • 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 44385: Endoscopic evaluation of small intestinal pouch (eg, Kock pouch, ileal reservoir [S or J]); diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula Surgery
    • Anal Skin Tag Removal
    • Fistulectomy
    • Fistulotomy
    • Anal Fistula Repair
    • Intersphincteric Fistula Repair
    • Perianal Fistula Surgery
    • Perianal Fistula Repair
    • Anal Papilla Excision
    • Perianal Skin Tag Removal
    • Anal Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed
    • 46275: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); intersphincteric
    • 46270: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); subcutaneous
    • 46220: Excision of single external papilla or tag, anus

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoidoscopy
    • Lower colon exam
    • Flexible colon scope
    • Rectum and lower colon check

    CPT Codes:

    • 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Small Intestine Resection
    • Intestine Stoma Closure
    • Freeing Intestinal Adhesions
    • Enterectomy
    • Bowel resection
    • Small bowel removal
    • Intestinal surgery
    • Enterostomy closure
    • Bowel stoma closure
    • Ileostomy or colostomy closure
    • Enterolysis
    • Bowel Adhesion Removal
    • Lysis of Intestinal Adhesions
    • Release of Bowel Scar Tissue

    CPT Codes:

    • 44120: Enterectomy, resection of small intestine; single resection and anastomosis
    • 44620: Closure of enterostomy, large or small intestine;
    • 44005: Enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Partial Colon Removal
    • Laparoscopic Colon Mobilization
    • Laparoscopic Partial Colon Removal with Colostomy
    • Minimally Invasive Colectomy
    • Laparoscopic Bowel Resection
    • Keyhole Colon Surgery
    • Splenic Flexure Mobilization
    • Laparoscopic Colectomy Assist
    • Colon Take-down Surgery
    • Laparoscopic colectomy
    • Partial colon resection
    • Coloproctostomy with colostomy
    • Keyhole colon surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 44204: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with anastomosis
    • 44213: Laparoscopy, surgical, mobilization (take-down) of splenic flexure performed in conjunction with partial colectomy (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
    • 44208: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with anastomosis, with coloproctostomy (low pelvic anastomosis) with colostomy

    Also known as:

    • Extensive Anal Lesion Removal
    • Removal of Anal Lesions (Electrocautery)
    • Anal wart removal
    • Destruction of anal condyloma
    • Anal papilloma treatment
    • Anal lesion ablation
    • Anal Wart Removal (Electrocautery)
    • Electrosurgical Destruction of Anal Lesions
    • Anus Lesion Excision
    • Electrodessication of Anal Condyloma

    CPT Codes:

    • 46924: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), extensive (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
    • 46910: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; electrodesiccation

    Also known as:

    • Seton Placement
    • Fistula Seton Insertion
    • Drainage Seton Placement
    • Anal Fistula Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 46020: Placement of seton

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Removal of Intestinal Adhesions
    • Laparoscopic Enterolysis
    • Bowel Adhesion Release
    • Minimally Invasive Adhesion Removal
    • Abdominal Adhesion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 44180: Laparoscopy, surgical, enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Anal Lesion Excision
    • Removal of Anal Warts
    • Surgical Excision of Anal Lesions
    • Anus Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 46922: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; surgical excision

    Also known as:

    • External Hemorrhoid Removal
    • Hemorrhoid Removal Surgery
    • Hemorrhoidectomy
    • Piles Surgery
    • External Piles Removal
    • Internal and External Hemorrhoid Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 46250: Hemorrhoidectomy, external, 2 or more columns/groups
    • 46255: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, single column/group;

    Also known as:

    • Anal Biopsy
    • Rectal Wall Biopsy
    • Anorectal Biopsy
    • Anal Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 45100: Biopsy of anorectal wall, anal approach (eg, congenital megacolon)

    Also known as:

    • Endoscopy and Biopsy of Small Intestine Pouch
    • Kock pouch endoscopy
    • Ileal reservoir evaluation
    • Small bowel pouch biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44386: Endoscopic evaluation of small intestinal pouch (eg, Kock pouch, ileal reservoir [S or J]); with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Anoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Anoscopy
    • Anal Scope with Tissue Sample
    • Rectal Biopsy
    • Anorectal Exam with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 46606: Anoscopy; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoidectomy
    • Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
    • Piles Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;

    Also known as:

    • Anal Sphincter Widening Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Anal Dilation
    • Sphincterotomy (Non-Surgical)
    • Anorectal Dilation

    CPT Codes:

    • 45905: Dilation of anal sphincter (separate procedure) under anesthesia other than local

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fissure Removal with Muscle Release
    • Fissurectomy
    • Sphincterotomy
    • Anal Fissure Repair
    • Chronic Fissure Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46200: Fissurectomy, including sphincterotomy, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
    • Exploratory Laparoscopy
    • Abdominal Scope
    • Peritoneal Biopsy
    • Omentum Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Anal Skin Tags
    • Anal Papillae Excision
    • Perianal Skin Tag Removal
    • Anorectal Tag Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 46230: Excision of multiple external papillae or tags, anus

    Also known as:

    • Exploratory Abdominal Surgery
    • Exploratory laparotomy
    • Celiotomy
    • Abdominal exploration
    • Open abdominal surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 49000: Exploratory laparotomy, exploratory celiotomy with or without biopsy(s) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Pudendal Nerve Block
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Pudendal Nerve Injection
    • Pelvic Pain Injection
    • Nerve Block for Pelvic Pain
    • Anesthetic Pudendal Nerve
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64430: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; pudendal nerve
    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Sacral Nerve Stimulator Implantation
    • Sacral Neuromodulation
    • Bladder Pacemaker Surgery
    • Sacral Nerve Electrode Placement
    • Bladder Stimulator Implant
    • Nerve Stimulator for Pelvic Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64581: Open implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; sacral nerve (transforaminal placement)
    • 64561: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; sacral nerve (transforaminal placement) including image guidance, if performed

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Nerve Block Injection
    • TAP Block
    • Rectus Sheath Block
    • Abdominal Plane Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64486: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) unilateral; by injection(s) (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Neurostimulator Device Implantation (Peripheral, Sacral, or Gastric)
    • Nerve Stimulator Implant
    • Sacral Neuromodulation Device
    • Gastric Stimulator Placement
    • Peripheral Nerve Stimulator

    CPT Codes:

    • 64590: Insertion or replacement of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Revision or Removal
    • Peripheral or Gastric Neurostimulator Device Revision or Removal
    • Nerve Stimulator Electrode Array Removal
    • Peripheral Neurostimulator Repair
    • Pain Stimulator Adjustment
    • Neurostimulator pulse generator removal
    • Sacral neurostimulator revision
    • Gastric stimulator removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 64585: Revision or removal of peripheral neurostimulator electrode array
    • 64595: Revision or removal of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, with detachable connection to electrode array

    Also known as:

    • Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
    • Simple Pilonidal Cyst Removal
    • Pilonidal Sinus Excision
    • Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
    • Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
    • Tailbone Cyst Removal
    • Sacrococcygeal Cyst Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated
    • 11770: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; simple

    Does Dr. Zaghiyan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zaghiyan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 289-9224 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zaghiyan accept in West Hollywood, CA?

    Dr. Zaghiyan in West Hollywood, 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

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Zaghiyan's office located?

    Dr. Karen Zaghiyan's Primary Practice

    8737 Beverly Blvd Ste 101

    West Hollywood, CA 90048

    (310) 289-9224

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

    Dr. Zaghiyan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508191214.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zaghiyan?

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

    What is Dr. Karen Zaghiyan's specialty?

    Dr. Zaghiyan is a Surgeon near West Hollywood, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Zaghiyan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Karen Zaghiyan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zaghiyan is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 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 Karen Zaghiyan accepting new patients in West Hollywood, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Zaghiyan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karen Zaghiyan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zaghiyan's office at (310) 289-9224 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karen Zaghiyan?

    Please contact Dr. Zaghiyan's office at (310) 289-9224 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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