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Dr. Safi Satmah, MD

Tarzana, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Satmah, Hospitalist in Tarzana, CA?

    Dr. Safi Satmah, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Tarzana, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Satmah is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Satmah’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Satmah’s office at (310) 423-5252.

    Is Dr. Satmah board certified as a Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Safi Satmah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Satmah speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Satmah typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Satmah 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. Satmah. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    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:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Wound Dressing Change or Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-surgical dressing care
    • Wound care visit
    • Dressing replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing

    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

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Satmah typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Satmah 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. Satmah. 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:

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)

    Does Dr. Satmah accept my insurance?

    Dr. Satmah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 423-5252 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Satmah accept in Tarzana, CA?

    Dr. Satmah in Tarzana, 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

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Satmah's office located?

    Dr. Safi Satmah's Primary Practice

    18321 Clark St

    Tarzana, CA 91356

    (310) 423-5252

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    Dr. Safi Satmah's Practice 2

    501 S Buena Vista St

    Burbank, CA 91505

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    Dr. Safi Satmah's Practice 3

    1172 Swallow Ln

    Simi Valley, CA 93065

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

    Dr. Satmah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598993990.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Satmah?

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

    What is Dr. Safi Satmah's specialty?

    Dr. Satmah is a Hospitalist near Tarzana, CA.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is this Dr. Safi Satmah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Satmah is affiliated with Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana 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 Safi Satmah accepting new patients in Tarzana, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Safi Satmah is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Safi Satmah offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Satmah's office at (310) 423-5252 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Safi Satmah?

    Please contact Dr. Satmah's office at (310) 423-5252 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Safi Satmah have?

    Dr. Safi Satmah is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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