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49 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sarafian, Hospitalist in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Stephen Sarafian, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA. He has been practicing for over 49 years and is board certified. Dr. Sarafian completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente Med Grp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sarafian is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sarafian’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sarafian’s office at (510) 752-1000.
Where did Dr. Sarafian go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kaiser Permanente Med Grp, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Sarafian board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Sarafian, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sarafian speak?
Dr. Sarafian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Sarafian typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Sarafian 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. Sarafian. 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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Sarafian typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Sarafian may include:
Please contact Dr. Sarafian's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sarafian accept my insurance?
Dr. Sarafian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 752-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sarafian accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Sarafian in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Central Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Samaritan Health Services
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sarafian's office located?
Dr. Stephen Sarafian's Primary Practice
275 W MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 752-1000
What is Dr. Sarafian's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sarafian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124106992.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sarafian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sarafian
What is Dr. Stephen Sarafian's specialty?
Dr. Sarafian is a Hospitalist near Oakland, 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. Stephen Sarafian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sarafian is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Stephen Sarafian accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Sarafian is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Sarafian offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sarafian's office at (510) 752-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Sarafian?
Please contact Dr. Sarafian's office at (510) 752-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Sarafian have?
Dr. Stephen Sarafian is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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