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Who is Dr. Sarafian, Infectious Disease Specialist in Laguna Hills, CA?
Dr. Farjad Sarafian, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Laguna Hills, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sarafian completed his residency at UCLA/W Los Angeles Vet Admni Med Center. Dr. Sarafian is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sarafian’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sarafian’s office.
Where did Dr. Sarafian go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UCLA/W Los Angeles Vet Admni Med Center
Is Dr. Sarafian board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Farjad 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
Persian
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sarafian typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sarafian typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Farjad Sarafian may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sarafian accept in Laguna Hills, CA?
Dr. Sarafian in Laguna Hills, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Medicare
Not Specified
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sarafian's office located?
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 1881772911.
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. Farjad Sarafian's specialty?
Dr. Sarafian is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Laguna Hills, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Farjad Sarafian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sarafian is affiliated with City Of Hope - Duarte Cancer Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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 Farjad Sarafian accepting new patients in Laguna Hills, CA?
Yes, Dr. Farjad Sarafian is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Farjad Sarafian offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sarafian's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Farjad Sarafian?
Please contact Dr. Sarafian's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Farjad Sarafian have?
Dr. Farjad Sarafian is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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