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Dr. Raffi Dishakjian, MD

Anesthesiologist, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist

West Hills, CA

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dishakjian, Anesthesiologist in West Hills, CA?

    Dr. Raffi Dishakjian, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in West Hills, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Dishakjian completed his residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Chas R Drew Univ Med & Sci, Anesthesiology; Erie Co Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Dishakjian is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dishakjian’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dishakjian’s office at (818) 676-4000.

    Where did Dr. Dishakjian go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Chas R Drew Univ Med & Sci, Anesthesiology; Erie Co Med Ctr, General Surgery

    Is Dr. Dishakjian board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Raffi Dishakjian, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Dishakjian speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Dishakjian typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Dishakjian 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. Dishakjian. 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:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Dishakjian typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Dishakjian 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. Dishakjian. 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins
    • Endovenous Laser Ablation
    • Vein Laser Therapy
    • Varicose Vein Laser Surgery
    • Incompetent Vein Ablation

    CPT Codes:

    • 36478: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, laser; first vein treated

    Does Dr. Dishakjian accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dishakjian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 676-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dishakjian accept in West Hills, CA?

    Dr. Dishakjian in West Hills, 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

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Heritage Health

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Dishakjian's office located?

    Dr. Raffi Dishakjian's Primary Practice

    7300 Medical Center Dr

    West Hills, CA 91307

    (818) 676-4000

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    Dr. Raffi Dishakjian's Practice 2

    11200 Corbin Ave Ste 104

    Porter Ranch, CA 91326

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    What hospitals are Dr. Dishakjian affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Dishakjian has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Regents Univ Of Calif Los Angeles,West Hills, CA

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

    Dr. Dishakjian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073538708.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dishakjian?

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

    What is Dr. Raffi Dishakjian's specialty?

    Dr. Dishakjian is an Anesthesiologist near West Hills, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Raffi Dishakjian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dishakjian is affiliated with Ucla West Valley Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla 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. Raffi Dishakjian accepting new patients in West Hills, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Raffi Dishakjian is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Raffi Dishakjian offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dishakjian's office at (818) 676-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Raffi Dishakjian?

    Please contact Dr. Dishakjian's office at (818) 676-4000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Dishakjian's office located?

    Dr. Dishakjian's offices are located in West Hills, CA and Porter Ranch, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Raffi Dishakjian have?

    Dr. Raffi Dishakjian is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.