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Dr. Azam Shamani, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shamani, Family Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Azam Shamani, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Shamani graduated from Tehran University Of Medical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine and completed her residency at University California Irvine Medical Center. Dr. Shamani is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shamani’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shamani’s office at (619) 639-7285.

    Where did Dr. Shamani go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University California Irvine Medical Center

    • Medical School: Tehran University Of Medical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Shamani speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shamani typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shamani 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. Shamani. 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:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
    • Pain Relievers
    • Chronic opioid therapy
    • Ongoing narcotic pain medication
    • Opioid analgesic use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shamani typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shamani 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. Shamani. 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:

    • Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
    • Ganglion Excision
    • Wrist Cyst Surgery
    • Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Does Dr. Shamani accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shamani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 639-7285 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shamani accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Shamani in San Diego, 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

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Sharp HealthCare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Shamani's office located?

    Dr. Azam Shamani also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Azam Shamani's Primary Practice

    5555 Reservoir Dr Ste 312

    San Diego, CA 92120

    (619) 639-7285

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Azam Shamani?

    Dr. Shamani has appointments available at her San Diego, CA office. Please select a date and time below.

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

    Dr. Shamani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699906032.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shamani?

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

    What is Dr. Azam Shamani's specialty?

    Dr. Shamani is a Family Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. Azam Shamani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shamani is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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 Azam Shamani accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Azam Shamani is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Azam Shamani offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Shamani, or call (619) 639-7285 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Azam Shamani?

    Yes, Dr. Shamani offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Shamani, or call (619) 639-7285 for more information.

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