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Dr. Hengameh Zahed Kargaran, MD, PHD

Stanford, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zahed Kargaran, Neurologist in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Hengameh Zahed Kargaran, MD, PHD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Zahed Kargaran is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zahed Kargaran’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zahed Kargaran’s office at (415) 353-2311.

    What languages does Dr. Zahed Kargaran speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Zahed Kargaran typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Zahed Kargaran 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. Zahed Kargaran. 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:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
    • Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's
    • Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
    • Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism
    • Fluctuating Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods
    • Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
    • Parkinson's with Variable Movements
    • PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia
    • On-Off Parkinson's

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
    • G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
    • G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Dystonia
    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Muscle Spasm Disorder
    • Involuntary Muscle Contractions
    • Movement Disorder
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G248: Other dystonia
    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Zahed Kargaran typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Zahed Kargaran 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. Zahed Kargaran. 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:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
    • Botox for Salivary Glands
    • Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
    • Parotid Gland Nerve Block
    • Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Zahed Kargaran accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zahed Kargaran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-2311 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zahed Kargaran accept in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Zahed Kargaran in Stanford, 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

    • AllCare Health

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Zahed Kargaran's office located?

    Dr. Hengameh Zahed Kargaran's Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

    (415) 353-2311

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    505 Parnassus Ave # M-798

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    San Francisco, CA 94143

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

    Dr. Zahed Kargaran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700310638.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zahed Kargaran?

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

    What is Dr. Hengameh Zahed Kargaran's specialty?

    Dr. Zahed Kargaran is a Neurologist near Stanford, CA.

    What does a Neurologist do?

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

    Is this Dr. Hengameh Zahed Kargaran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zahed Kargaran is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare 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 Hengameh Zahed Kargaran accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Hengameh Zahed Kargaran is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Hengameh Zahed Kargaran offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zahed Kargaran's office at (415) 353-2311 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Hengameh Zahed Kargaran?

    Please contact Dr. Zahed Kargaran's office at (415) 353-2311 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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