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Dr. Tara Aghaloo, MD, PHD

Dr. Tara Aghaloo, MD, PHD

Los Angeles, CA

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Aghaloo, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Tara Aghaloo, MD, PHD is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Aghaloo graduated from University of California. Dr. Aghaloo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aghaloo’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aghaloo’s office at (310) 825-0834.

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

    • Medical School: University of California

    What languages does Dr. Aghaloo speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Aghaloo treat?

    As a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Aghaloo 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. Aghaloo. 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:

    • Osteonecrosis
    • Drug-Induced Osteonecrosis
    • Avascular Necrosis
    • Aseptic Necrosis
    • Bone Death
    • Medication-Related Bone Death
    • Drug-Caused Avascular Necrosis
    • Bone Necrosis from Drugs
    • Drug-Related Osteonecrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M87180: Osteonecrosis due to drugs, jaw
    • M8708: Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of bone, other site
    • M8710: Osteonecrosis due to drugs, unspecified bone
    • M8730: Other secondary osteonecrosis, unspecified bone

    Also known as:

    • Inflamed Jaw
    • Jaw Injuries and Disorder
    • Jaw Inflammation
    • Jaw Bone Infection
    • Jaw Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M272: Inflammatory conditions of jaws

    Also known as:

    • Leukoplakia
    • Mouth Sores or Lesions
    • Other Oral Epithelium Disturbances
    • Mouth Disorder
    • Tongue Disorder
    • White Patches in Mouth', 'Oral Leukoplakia', 'Smoker's Keratosis
    • Oral Lesions
    • Mouth Ulcers
    • Oral Mucosa Issues
    • Oral Lining Problems
    • Mouth Tissue Issues
    • Tongue Epithelium Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K1321: Leukoplakia of oral mucosa, including tongue
    • K1370: Unspecified lesions of oral mucosa
    • K1329: Other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Spread to Unknown Site
    • Cancer
    • Metastatic Cancer of Unknown Primary
    • Secondary Cancer, Unspecified Location
    • Cancer of Unknown Origin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C799: Secondary malignant neoplasm of unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Benign Jaw Bone Tumor
    • Benign Skull or Face Bone Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Bone Disease
    • Non-cancerous jaw growth
    • Benign mandible neoplasm
    • Jaw lump
    • Non-cancerous head bone growth
    • Benign facial bone neoplasm
    • Skull lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D165: Benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone
    • D164: Benign neoplasm of bones of skull and face

    Also known as:

    • Right TMJ Joint Pain
    • Other Jaw Joint Disorder (TMJ)
    • Bilateral TMJ Joint Pain
    • Left Jaw Joint Pain (TMJ)
    • Temporomandibular Disorder
    • Right jaw joint pain
    • Right TMJ pain
    • Right temporomandibular arthralgia
    • Specific TMJ problems
    • Uncommon jaw joint issues
    • Other specified disorders of temporomandibular joint
    • Both side jaw joint pain
    • Bilateral TMJ pain
    • Both side temporomandibular arthralgia
    • Left TMJ pain
    • Pain in left jaw joint
    • Arthralgia of left temporomandibular joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M26621: Arthralgia of right temporomandibular joint
    • M2669: Other specified disorders of temporomandibular joint
    • M26623: Arthralgia of bilateral temporomandibular joint
    • M26622: Arthralgia of left temporomandibular joint

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Other Forms of Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging
    • Secondary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
    • M818: Other osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Tooth-Related Cysts
    • Mouth Disorder
    • Odontogenic cysts
    • Cysts from tooth development
    • Jaw cysts from teeth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K090: Developmental odontogenic cysts

    Also known as:

    • Jaw Pain
    • Jaw Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Temporomandibular Joint Pain
    • TMJ Pain
    • Jaw Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6884: Jaw pain

    Does Dr. Aghaloo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Aghaloo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-0834 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Aghaloo accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Aghaloo in Los Angeles, 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

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Aghaloo's office located?

    Dr. Tara Aghaloo's Primary Practice

    100 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 460

    Los Angeles, CA 90024

    (310) 825-0834

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    Dr. Tara Aghaloo's Practice 2

    10833 Le Conte Ave

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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

    Dr. Aghaloo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740464692.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aghaloo?

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

    What is Dr. Tara Aghaloo's specialty?

    Dr. Aghaloo is a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon near Los Angeles, CA. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases, injuries, and defects affecting the head, neck, face, jaws, and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are skilled in administering anesthesia and providing care in an office setting. These surgeons address issues such as wisdom tooth extractions, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, as well as performing dental implant surgery. Contact Dr. Aghaloo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Tara Aghaloo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Aghaloo is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center 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 Tara Aghaloo accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Tara Aghaloo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tara Aghaloo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Aghaloo's office at (310) 825-0834 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tara Aghaloo?

    Please contact Dr. Aghaloo's office at (310) 825-0834 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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