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Dr. Mike Rostami, MD

Los Angeles, CA

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rostami, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Mike Rostami, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He has been practicing for over 38 years. Dr. Rostami graduated from Tehran University Of Medical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine. Dr. Rostami is fluent in English, Persian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rostami’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rostami’s office at (323) 957-9300.

    Where did Dr. Rostami go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Teheran University School of Medicine | Tehran University Of Medical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Rostami speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Rostami treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Rostami 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. Rostami. 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:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exercise Counseling
    • Fitness Coaching
    • Physical Activity Guidance
    • Exercise Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7182: Exercise counseling

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick to Stomach
    • Queasiness
    • Upset Stomach

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R110: Nausea

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Eye Infection
    • Sore Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Nosebleed
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis

    What procedures does Dr. Rostami perform?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Rostami 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. Rostami. 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:

    • Removal of Soft Tissue Tumor (Neck/Chest)
    • Neck Tumor Excision
    • Chest Wall Tumor Removal
    • Soft Tissue Mass Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 21556: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Complicated Finger Abscess Drainage
    • Felon Drainage
    • Finger Infection Drainage
    • Deep Finger Abscess Incision
    • Hand Abscess Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 26011: Drainage of finger abscess; complicated (eg, felon)

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block

    CPT Codes:

    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed

    Also known as:

    • Foot Bursa Incision and Drainage
    • Foot Bursitis Drainage
    • Bursa Surgery Foot
    • Foot Abscess Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 28001: Incision and drainage, bursa, foot

    Also known as:

    • Deep Foreign Object Removal from Foot
    • Simple Foreign Body Removal from Skin
    • Removal of Foreign Object from Throat
    • Deep Foreign Body Removal from Thigh or Knee
    • Foot foreign body extraction
    • Deep foot object removal
    • Surgical removal of object from foot
    • Subcutaneous foreign body extraction
    • Skin foreign object removal
    • Minor foreign body incision
    • Pharynx foreign body removal
    • Throat foreign object extraction
    • Remove lodged object from throat
    • Throat foreign body extraction
    • Thigh Foreign Object Removal
    • Knee Foreign Body Extraction
    • Deep Tissue Foreign Body Removal Leg

    CPT Codes:

    • 28192: Removal of foreign body, foot; deep
    • 10120: Incision and removal of foreign body, subcutaneous tissues; simple
    • 42809: Removal of foreign body from pharynx
    • 27372: Removal of foreign body, deep, thigh region or knee area

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Small Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Pelvis/Hip)
    • Pelvic Tumor Excision
    • Hip Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 27047: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of pelvis and hip area, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Injection
    • Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
    • Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
    • Wrist pain injection
    • Carpal tunnel syndrome injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel

    Also known as:

    • Ganglion Cyst Aspiration or Injection
    • Ganglion Cyst Drainage
    • Cyst Fluid Removal
    • Ganglion Cyst Treatment
    • Cyst Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20612: Aspiration and/or injection of ganglion cyst(s) any location

    Also known as:

    • Wrist Joint Surgery
    • Carpometacarpal Joint Exploration
    • Wrist Joint Drainage
    • Removal of Loose Body from Wrist Joint

    CPT Codes:

    • 26070: Arthrotomy, with exploration, drainage, or removal of loose or foreign body; carpometacarpal joint

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
    • Tendon sheath injection
    • Ligament injection
    • Plantar fascia injection
    • Soft tissue injection for pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")

    Also known as:

    • Chest Strapping
    • Ankle or Foot Taping
    • Thorax Taping
    • Rib Strapping
    • Chest Wall Support
    • Medical Taping Chest
    • Ankle Strapping
    • Foot Strapping
    • Ankle Taping
    • Foot Taping

    CPT Codes:

    • 29200: Strapping; thorax
    • 29540: Strapping; ankle and/or foot

    Also known as:

    • Finger Joint Exploration and Cleaning
    • Metacarpophalangeal Joint Arthrotomy
    • MCP Joint Surgery
    • Finger Joint Loose Body Removal
    • Hand Joint Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 26075: Arthrotomy, with exploration, drainage, or removal of loose or foreign body; metacarpophalangeal joint, each

    Also known as:

    • Abscess Incision and Drainage
    • Abscess
    • I&D of Abscess
    • Lancing an Abscess
    • Draining a Boil
    • Cyst Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Scalp, Body, Limbs)
    • Facial Wound Repair
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Surgical Wound Repair
    • Intermediate Facial Laceration Repair
    • Eyelid Wound Stitching
    • Lip Laceration Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 12034: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm
    • 12053: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 5.1 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Deep Abscess or Hematoma Drainage (Upper Arm/Elbow)
    • Drainage of Complicated Pilonidal Cyst
    • Abscess
    • Arm Abscess Incision
    • Elbow Hematoma Drainage
    • Surgical Drainage of Infection
    • Deep Tissue Drainage
    • Pilonidal Cyst Incision and Drainage
    • Complicated Pilonidal Abscess Drainage
    • Pilonidal Cyst Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23930: Incision and drainage, upper arm or elbow area; deep abscess or hematoma
    • 10081: Incision and drainage of pilonidal cyst; complicated

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Spots
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Shave Removal of Skin Lesion
    • Skin Conditions
    • Destruction of Actinic Keratoses
    • Precancerous Lesion Treatment
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy and Removal
    • Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth
    • Epidermal Lesion Shave
    • Dermal Lesion Shave
    • Skin Tag Removal
    • Mole Shave Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 17004: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses), 15 or more lesions
    • 11423: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
    • 11305: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Dressing and Cleaning of Large Partial-Thickness Burns
    • Burns
    • Large Burn Debridement
    • Partial Thickness Burn Care
    • Burn Wound Cleaning
    • Extensive Burn Dressing

    CPT Codes:

    • 16030: Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness burns, initial or subsequent; large (eg, more than 1 extremity, or greater than 10% total body surface area)

    Also known as:

    • Drainage of Fluid Collection
    • Incision and Drainage
    • Hematoma Drainage
    • Seroma Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 10140: Incision and drainage of hematoma, seroma or fluid collection

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Skin Lesion Injections
    • Intralesional Injections (Multiple)
    • Injections for Skin Growths
    • Steroid Injections for Skin

    CPT Codes:

    • 11901: Injection, intralesional; more than 7 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Fecal Impaction or Foreign Body Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Fecal Impaction Extraction
    • Rectal Foreign Body Removal
    • Anesthetized Bowel Clearance

    CPT Codes:

    • 45915: Removal of fecal impaction or foreign body (separate procedure) under anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Ingrown Toenail Removal
    • External Hemorrhoid Removal
    • Nail Matrix Excision
    • Permanent Nail Removal
    • Deformed Nail Surgery
    • Toenail Avulsion
    • Thrombosed Hemorrhoid Incision
    • Hemorrhoid Excision
    • Clotted Hemorrhoid Removal
    • External Hemorrhoid Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11750: Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal;
    • 46083: Incision of thrombosed hemorrhoid, external

    Also known as:

    • Anoscopy (Diagnostic)
    • Anoscopy
    • Anal Canal Exam
    • Rectal Scope Exam
    • Anus Diagnostic Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 46600: Anoscopy; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • Aerosol Treatment
    • IPPB Treatment
    • Airway Obstruction Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

    Also known as:

    • Ear Foreign Body Removal (with General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Foreign Object Removal from Ear
    • Ear Canal Cleaning under Anesthesia
    • General Anesthesia for Ear Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 69205: Removal foreign body from external auditory canal; with general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Simple Nosebleed Treatment
    • Anterior Nasal Hemorrhage Control
    • Nosebleed Cautery
    • Nasal Packing for Nosebleed
    • Stop Nosebleed Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 30901: Control nasal hemorrhage, anterior, simple (limited cautery and/or packing) any method

    Also known as:

    • Eyelid Abscess Drainage
    • Eyelid Lesion Removal
    • Blepharotomy for Abscess
    • Eyelid Incision and Drainage
    • Stye Drainage
    • Eyelid Infection Treatment
    • Eyelid growth removal
    • Eyelid bump excision
    • Eyelid skin lesion surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67700: Blepharotomy, drainage of abscess, eyelid
    • 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure

    Also known as:

    • Foreign Body Removal from Eye
    • Foreign Body Removal from Eye Surface
    • Corneal Foreign Body Removal
    • Eye Debris Removal
    • Remove Object from Eye
    • Eye Foreign Object Removal
    • Conjunctival Foreign Body Excision
    • Scleral Foreign Body Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 65220: Removal of foreign body, external eye; corneal, without slit lamp
    • 65210: Removal of foreign body, external eye; conjunctival embedded (includes concretions), subconjunctival, or scleral nonperforating

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Foreign Object from Eyelid
    • Eyelid Foreign Body Extraction
    • Embedded Eyelid Object Removal
    • Eyelid Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 67938: Removal of embedded foreign body, eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
    • Straight Catheterization
    • Intermittent Catheterization
    • Urine Retention Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 51701: Insertion of non-indwelling bladder catheter (eg, straight catheterization for residual urine)

    Also known as:

    • Bilateral Hydrocele Removal
    • Hydrocelectomy, Bilateral
    • Fluid Sac Removal from Testicles
    • Bilateral Scrotal Swelling Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 55041: Excision of hydrocele; bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Hydrocele Aspiration
    • Hydrocele Drainage
    • Testicular Fluid Aspiration
    • Scrotal Swelling Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 55000: Puncture aspiration of hydrocele, tunica vaginalis, with or without injection of medication

    Does Dr. Rostami accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rostami accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 957-9300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rostami accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Rostami in Los Angeles, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Preferred IPA

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    Where is Dr. Rostami's office located?

    Dr. Mike Rostami's Primary Practice

    1119 N Western Ave Ste G

    Los Angeles, CA 90029

    (323) 957-9300

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

    Dr. Rostami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720135726.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rostami?

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

    What is Dr. Mike Rostami's specialty?

    Dr. Rostami is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Los Angeles, CA. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Rostami to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Mike Rostami affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rostami is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Adventist Health White Memorial, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles 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 Mike Rostami accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Mike Rostami is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mike Rostami offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rostami's office at (323) 957-9300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mike Rostami?

    Please contact Dr. Rostami's office at (323) 957-9300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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