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Dr. Miesha Farahmand, MD

Physiatrist

Santa Cruz, CA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Farahmand, Physiatrist in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Dr. Miesha Farahmand, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA. Dr. Farahmand is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farahmand’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farahmand’s office at (408) 768-1543.

    What languages does Dr. Farahmand speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Farahmand typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Farahmand 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. Farahmand. 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:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Paralysis or Weakness on Left Side After Stroke
    • Brain Disease
    • Paralysis
    • Left-sided stroke paralysis
    • Left hemiparesis after stroke
    • Left hemiplegia after stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69954: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following unspecified cerebrovascular disease affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Right TMJ Disorder
    • Temporomandibular Disorder
    • TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder)
    • Right temporomandibular joint dysfunction
    • Right TMD
    • Right jaw joint pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M26601: Right temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Hemiplegia
    • Paralysis
    • Stiff paralysis on one side
    • Spastic one-sided paralysis
    • Hemiparesis with spasticity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8114: Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Farahmand typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Miesha Farahmand may include:

    Please contact Dr. Farahmand's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Farahmand accept my insurance?

    Dr. Farahmand accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 768-1543 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Farahmand accept in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Dr. Farahmand in Santa Cruz, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Farahmand's office located?

    Dr. Miesha Farahmand's Primary Practice

    1595 Soquel Dr Ste 140

    Santa Cruz, CA 95065

    (408) 768-1543

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    What hospitals are Dr. Farahmand affiliated with?

    Dr. Farahmand has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Dominican Hospital - Santa Cruz,Santa Cruz, CA

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

    Dr. Farahmand's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740744788.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farahmand?

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

    What is Dr. Miesha Farahmand's specialty?

    Dr. Farahmand is a Physiatrist near Santa Cruz, CA.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Miesha Farahmand affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Farahmand is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dominican Hospital - Santa Cruz. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Miesha Farahmand accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Miesha Farahmand is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Miesha Farahmand offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Farahmand's office at (408) 768-1543 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Miesha Farahmand?

    Please contact Dr. Farahmand's office at (408) 768-1543 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Farahmand's office located?

    Dr. Farahmand's office is located in Santa Cruz, CA.