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Who is Dr. Elahimehr, Internist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Reza Elahimehr, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Elahimehr is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elahimehr’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. Elahimehr’s office at (858) 824-5494.
Is Dr. Elahimehr board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Reza Elahimehr, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Elahimehr speak?
Dr. Elahimehr and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Elahimehr treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Elahimehr 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. Elahimehr. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
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:
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
Also known as:
- Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- ATN
- Kidney Tubule Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis
Also known as:
- Vasculitis
- Blood Vessel Inflammation
- ANCA Vasculitis
- Angiitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7782: Antineutrophilic cytoplasmic antibody [ANCA] vasculitis
Also known as:
- Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Cysts
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
- PKD
- Cystic Kidney Disease
- Many Kidney Cysts
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q613: Polycystic kidney, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Persistent IgA Nephropathy
- Berger's Disease
- Immunoglobulin A Kidney Disease
- Recurrent IgA Nephritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N02B9: Other recurrent and persistent immunoglobulin A nephropathy
Also known as:
- Persistent Blood in Urine with Membranous Kidney Filter Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Urine and Urination
- Chronic Hematuria and Glomerulonephritis
- Membranous Glomerulonephritis with Hematuria
- Kidney Bleeding and Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N022: Recurrent and persistent hematuria with diffuse membranous glomerulonephritis
Also known as:
- Lupus kidney disease
- Kidney Disease
- Lupus
- Lupus nephritis
- Kidney inflammation from lupus
- Glomerulonephritis in SLE
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3214: Glomerular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus
Which procedures does Dr. Elahimehr perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Reza Elahimehr may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Elahimehr's office.
Does Dr. Elahimehr accept my insurance?
Dr. Elahimehr accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 824-5494 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elahimehr accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Elahimehr in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthComp
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Scripps Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Elahimehr's office located?
What is Dr. Elahimehr's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elahimehr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750677522.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elahimehr?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elahimehr
What is Dr. Reza Elahimehr's specialty?
Dr. Elahimehr is a Internist near La Jolla, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Elahimehr to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Reza Elahimehr affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Elahimehr is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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 Reza Elahimehr accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Reza Elahimehr is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Reza Elahimehr offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elahimehr's office at (858) 824-5494 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Reza Elahimehr?
Please contact Dr. Elahimehr's office at (858) 824-5494 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Reza Elahimehr have?
Dr. Reza Elahimehr is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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