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Dr. Amir Ghiassi, MD
Orange, CA
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. 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, Medicare 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 a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Ghiassi typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Ghiassi typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Ghiassi 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Also known as:
- Planned Tracheostomy
- Tracheotomy
- Surgical Airway Creation
- Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
- Neck Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Temporary Vein Access for Dialysis
- Vein-to-Vein Cannula Insertion
- Dialysis Catheter Placement (Vein)
- Vascular Access for Hemodialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36800: Insertion of cannula for hemodialysis, other purpose (separate procedure); vein to vein
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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
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.
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, St. Joseph Healthcare - Bangor, Me, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center, Dignity Health - St. Mary 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 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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