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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Besharat, Pulmonologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Farid Besharat, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Besharat is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Besharat’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Besharat’s office at (310) 914-9150.
What languages does Dr. Besharat speak?
Dr. Besharat and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Besharat typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Besharat 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. Besharat. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Besharat typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Farid Besharat may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Besharat's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Besharat accept my insurance?
Dr. Besharat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 914-9150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Besharat accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Besharat 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 Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
L.A. Care Health Plan
MHH Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Besharat's office located?
Dr. Farid Besharat's Primary Practice
1400 S Grand Ave Ste 815
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(310) 914-9150
What is Dr. Besharat's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Besharat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366548620.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Besharat?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Besharat
What is Dr. Farid Besharat's specialty?
Dr. Besharat is a Pulmonologist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Farid Besharat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Besharat is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Of Gardena, Memorial Hospital Of Gardena, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Adventist Health White Memorial, Torrance Memorial 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
When to see a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Farid Besharat accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Farid Besharat is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Farid Besharat offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Besharat's office at (310) 914-9150 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Farid Besharat?
Please contact Dr. Besharat's office at (310) 914-9150 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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