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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shafaie, Internist in San Carlos, CA?
Dr. Alireza Shafaie, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Carlos, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shafaie is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shafaie’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shafaie’s office at (650) 596-4000.
Is Dr. Shafaie board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Alireza Shafaie, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shafaie speak?
Dr. Shafaie and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Shafaie typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Shafaie 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. Shafaie. 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.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Shafaie typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Alireza Shafaie may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Shafaie's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shafaie accept my insurance?
Dr. Shafaie accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 596-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shafaie accept in San Carlos, CA?
Dr. Shafaie in San Carlos, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shafaie's office located?
Dr. Alireza Shafaie's Primary Practice
301 Industrial Rd
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 596-4000
What is Dr. Shafaie's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shafaie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609956218.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shafaie?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shafaie
What is Dr. Alireza Shafaie's specialty?
Dr. Shafaie is a Internist near San Carlos, CA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Alireza Shafaie affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shafaie is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Novato Community Hospital, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca, Memorial Hospital Los Banos 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alireza Shafaie accepting new patients in San Carlos, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alireza Shafaie is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alireza Shafaie offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shafaie's office at (650) 596-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alireza Shafaie?
Please contact Dr. Shafaie's office at (650) 596-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alireza Shafaie have?
Dr. Alireza Shafaie is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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