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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ghiassi, Critical Care Internist in Orange, CA?
Dr. Amir Ghiassi, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Orange, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Ghiassi completed his residency at Hennepin Co Med Center. Dr. Ghiassi is fluent in English, Korean, Persian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghiassi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghiassi’s office at (714) 633-9111.
Where did Dr. Ghiassi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Hennepin Co Med Center
Medical School: Saba University / School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ghiassi speak?
Dr. Ghiassi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
Persian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ghiassi treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Ghiassi 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. Ghiassi. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
Also known as:
- Shock
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
- Circulatory collapse
- Systemic shock
- Acute circulatory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
- R578: Other shock
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Which procedures does Dr. Ghiassi perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Amir Ghiassi may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ghiassi's office.
Does Dr. Ghiassi accept my insurance?
Dr. Ghiassi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 633-9111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ghiassi accept in Orange, CA?
Dr. Ghiassi in Orange, 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
CalOptima
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ghiassi's office located?
What is Dr. Ghiassi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ghiassi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518983899.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghiassi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghiassi
What is Dr. Amir Ghiassi's specialty?
Dr. Ghiassi is a Critical Care Internist near Orange, CA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Ghiassi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Amir Ghiassi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ghiassi is affiliated with Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Amir Ghiassi accepting new patients in Orange, CA?
Yes, Dr. Amir Ghiassi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amir Ghiassi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ghiassi's office at (714) 633-9111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amir Ghiassi?
Please contact Dr. Ghiassi's office at (714) 633-9111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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