HP
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pirastehfar, Hospitalist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Hossein Pirastehfar, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Pirastehfar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pirastehfar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pirastehfar’s office at (310) 453-1324.
Where did Dr. Pirastehfar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Pahlavi University
What languages does Dr. Pirastehfar speak?
Dr. Pirastehfar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pirastehfar treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Pirastehfar 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. Pirastehfar. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Spinal Disc Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Back Disc Problems
- Spinal Disc Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- M519: Unspecified thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorder
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Which procedures does Dr. Pirastehfar perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Hossein Pirastehfar may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pirastehfar's office.
Does Dr. Pirastehfar accept my insurance?
Dr. Pirastehfar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 453-1324 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pirastehfar accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Pirastehfar in Santa Monica, 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
AllCare Health Plan
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Medicaid
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pirastehfar's office located?
Dr. Hossein Pirastehfar's Primary Practice
2121 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 453-1324
What is Dr. Pirastehfar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pirastehfar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730330523.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pirastehfar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pirastehfar
What is Dr. Hossein Pirastehfar's specialty?
Dr. Pirastehfar is a Hospitalist near Santa Monica, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Pirastehfar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Hossein Pirastehfar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pirastehfar is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health 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 Hossein Pirastehfar accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Hossein Pirastehfar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hossein Pirastehfar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pirastehfar's office at (310) 453-1324 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hossein Pirastehfar?
Please contact Dr. Pirastehfar's office at (310) 453-1324 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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