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Dr. Faiz Tausif, MD

Physiatrist

Lancaster, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tausif, Physiatrist in Lancaster, CA?

    Dr. Faiz Tausif, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Lancaster, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Tausif is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tausif’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tausif’s office at (661) 729-7100.

    What languages does Dr. Tausif speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Tausif 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. Tausif. 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:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Scoliosis
    • Curved Spine
    • Spinal Curvature
    • Backbone Curve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M419: Scoliosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

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

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Tausif 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. Tausif. 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:

    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    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

    Does Dr. Tausif accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tausif accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 729-7100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tausif accept in Lancaster, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Tausif's office located?

    Dr. Faiz Tausif's Primary Practice

    615 W Avenue L

    Lancaster, CA 93534

    (661) 729-7100

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    Dr. Faiz Tausif's Practice 2

    13652 Cantara St

    Panorama City, CA 91402

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

    Dr. Tausif's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770014805.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tausif?

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

    What is Dr. Faiz Tausif's specialty?

    Dr. Tausif is a Physiatrist near Lancaster, 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. Faiz Tausif affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tausif is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana 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 Dr. Faiz Tausif accepting new patients in Lancaster, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Faiz Tausif is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Faiz Tausif offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tausif's office at (661) 729-7100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Faiz Tausif?

    Please contact Dr. Tausif's office at (661) 729-7100 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tausif's office located?

    Dr. Tausif's offices are located in Lancaster, CA and Panorama City, CA.