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Dr. Tahereh Ghaziani, MD

Pleasanton, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ghaziani, Transplant Hepatologist in Pleasanton, CA?

    Dr. Tahereh Ghaziani, MD is a Transplant Hepatologist, who primarily practices in Pleasanton, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Ghaziani is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghaziani’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghaziani’s office at (650) 723-4000.

    Is Dr. Ghaziani board certified as a Transplant Hepatologist?

    Yes, Dr. Tahereh Ghaziani, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ghaziani speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Ghaziani treat?

    As a Transplant Hepatologist, Dr. Ghaziani 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. Ghaziani. 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:

    • Liver Cancer
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Cryptogenic cirrhosis
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure
    • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
    • Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
    • End-stage alcoholic liver disease
    • Severe alcoholic liver scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
    • K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
    • K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
    • K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver

    Also known as:

    • Liver Disease
    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Portal hypertension
    • Enlarged Liver
    • Other specified liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hepatic illness
    • Liver condition
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis
    • High blood pressure in the portal vein
    • Liver portal pressure
    • Elevated portal venous pressure
    • Hepatomegaly
    • Swollen liver
    • Liver enlargement
    • Uncommon liver conditions
    • Rare liver diseases
    • Specific liver disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K769: Liver disease, unspecified
    • R188: Other ascites
    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
    • K766: Portal hypertension
    • R160: Hepatomegaly, not elsewhere classified
    • K7689: Other specified diseases of liver

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NASH
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
    • Fatty liver inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Varices
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Varices of the Esophagus
    • Enlarged Esophageal Veins
    • Dilated Esophageal Veins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I8500: Esophageal varices without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    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:

    • Chronic Hepatitis B
    • Hepatitis B
    • Long-term Hepatitis B
    • Persistent Hepatitis B
    • Hep B

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent

    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:

    • Bile Duct Cancer
    • Liver Cancer
    • Cholangiocarcinoma
    • Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant Aftercare
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Liver Transplant
    • Post-liver transplant care
    • Liver recipient follow-up
    • Liver transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4823: Encounter for aftercare following liver transplant

    What procedures does Dr. Ghaziani perform?

    As a Transplant Hepatologist, Dr. Ghaziani 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. Ghaziani. 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:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • EGD with Band Ligation
    • Esophageal Varices Banding
    • Gastric Varices Treatment
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices
    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Belly Fluid Drainage
    • Abdominal Fluid Aspiration
    • Ascites Drainage
    • Peritoneal Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 49082: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); without imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Stopping Bleeding in Esophagus, Stomach, or Duodenum
    • EGD with Bleeding Control
    • Upper GI Endoscopy for Bleeding
    • Gastric Bleeding Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 43255: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with control of bleeding, any method

    Also known as:

    • Liver Elastography
    • Elastography
    • FibroScan
    • Liver stiffness test
    • Shear wave elastography

    CPT Codes:

    • 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report

    Does Dr. Ghaziani accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ghaziani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ghaziani accept in Pleasanton, CA?

    Dr. Ghaziani in Pleasanton, 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

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ghaziani's office located?

    Dr. Tahereh Ghaziani's Primary Practice

    5555 W Las Positas Blvd

    Pleasanton, CA 94588

    (650) 723-4000

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    Dr. Tahereh Ghaziani's Practice 2

    2585 Samaritan Dr

    San Jose, CA 95124

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    Dr. Tahereh Ghaziani's Practice 3

    450 Broadway St

    Redwood City, CA 94063

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

    Dr. Ghaziani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871741769.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghaziani?

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

    What is Dr. Tahereh Ghaziani's specialty?

    Dr. Ghaziani is a Transplant Hepatologist near Pleasanton, CA. An internist with specialized knowledge and skills in gastroenterology, focusing on the comprehensive care of patients before and after liver transplantation, across all phases of the transplant process. The selection of suitable transplant candidates involves a multidisciplinary team experienced in assessing the severity and prognosis of liver disease to ensure optimal outcomes. Contact Dr. Ghaziani to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Tahereh Ghaziani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ghaziani is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center, UC Davis Medical Center, 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

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    Is Tahereh Ghaziani accepting new patients in Pleasanton, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Tahereh Ghaziani is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tahereh Ghaziani offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ghaziani's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tahereh Ghaziani?

    Please contact Dr. Ghaziani's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Tahereh Ghaziani have?

    Dr. Tahereh Ghaziani is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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