Dr. Farshad Malekmehr, MD
Thoracic Surgeon
,Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Family Medicine Specialist
,Internist
Encino, CA
30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Malekmehr, Thoracic Surgeon in Encino, CA?
Dr. Farshad Malekmehr, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Encino, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Malekmehr graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed his residency at Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, General Surgery. Dr. Malekmehr is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Malekmehr’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Malekmehr’s office at (818) 782-3255.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Malekmehr?
Dr. Farshad Malekmehr, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Thoracic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Malekmehr empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aneurysm-Aortic, Carotid Artery Surgery, Hyperhidrosis, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Pulmonary Embolism, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Vascular Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Encino/CA community, Dr. Malekmehr is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Malekmehr go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, General Surgery | Wayne St University Detroit M C | Wayne State University School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Mechanical Engineering
Is Dr. Malekmehr board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Farshad Malekmehr, MD is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Malekmehr speak?
Dr. Malekmehr and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Malekmehr treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Malekmehr 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. Malekmehr. 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:
- Varicose Veins
- Painful Varicose Veins
- Asymptomatic Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
- Symptomatic Varicose Veins
- Aching Leg Veins
- Varicose Veins without Symptoms
- Silent Varicose Veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications
- I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain
- I83891: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with other complications
- I83812: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with pain
- I83892: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with other complications
- I83811: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with pain
- I8393: Asymptomatic varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Disc Degeneration
- Lumbosacral Disc Degeneration
- Worn Spinal Discs
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5137: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region
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 Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in Leg
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- DVT
- Blood Clot in Leg Vein
- Lower Extremity DVT
ICD-10 Codes:
- I82409: Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of unspecified lower extremity
Also known as:
- Thoracic Nerve Root Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Chest Nerve Pain
- Mid-Back Nerve Problems
- Thoracic Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G543: Thoracic root disorders, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Localized Swelling
- Edema
- Localized Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R600: Localized edema
What procedures does Dr. Malekmehr perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Malekmehr 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. Malekmehr. 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:
- Major Artery Ligation in Arm or Leg
- Artery tie-off
- Extremity artery repair
- Major blood vessel closure
CPT Codes:
- 37618: Ligation, major artery (eg, post-traumatic, rupture); extremity
Also known as:
- Tying Off Iliac Vein
- Common Iliac Vein Ligation
- Iliac Vein Tie-Off
- Pelvic Vein Ligation
CPT Codes:
- 37660: Ligation of common iliac vein
Also known as:
- Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Sclerotherapy for veins
- Foam injection for varicose veins
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Varicose vein injection
- Varicose vein foam injection
- Saphenous vein treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36466: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; multiple incompetent truncal veins (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein), same leg
- 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
Also known as:
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
- Tunneled central line placement
- Central venous access device insertion
- Hickman catheter insertion
- Broviac catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
- 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
- IVUS for Blood Vessels
- Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Blood Vessel Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Central Line Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
- Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Revascularization with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Tibial Artery Revascularization
- Peroneal Artery Revascularization
- Leg Artery Plaque Removal
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37229: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Femoral Artery Revascularization
- Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement
- Total Disc Arthroplasty
- Lumbar Disc Prosthesis
- Anterior Lumbar Disc Replacement
- Spinal Disc Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 22857: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); single interspace, lumbar
Also known as:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
- Lower Back Fusion Surgery
- Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
Also known as:
- Additional Spinal Fusion Level (Anterior)
- Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
- Anterior Interbody Fusion (Add-on)
- Extra Level Spine Fusion
- Spinal Segment Fusion
- Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
- Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Back Bone Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22585: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
- Vertebral Fixation
- Pedicle Screw Fixation
- Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
- Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
- 22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Lower Back Fusion
- Spinal Arthrodesis
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 22558: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar
- 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
Also known as:
- Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
- Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
- Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
- Botox for Trunk Muscles
CPT Codes:
- 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Planned Tracheostomy
- Tracheotomy
- Surgical Airway Creation
- Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
- Neck Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);
Does Dr. Malekmehr accept my insurance?
Dr. Malekmehr accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 782-3255 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Malekmehr accept in Encino, CA?
Dr. Malekmehr in Encino, 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
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Heritage Health
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Malekmehr's office located?
Dr. Farshad Malekmehr's Primary Practice
16311 Ventura Blvd Ste 1080
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 782-3255
What is Dr. Malekmehr's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Malekmehr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710904651.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Malekmehr?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Malekmehr
What is Dr. Farshad Malekmehr's specialty?
Dr. Malekmehr is a Thoracic Surgeon near Encino, CA. A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty. Contact Dr. Malekmehr to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Farshad Malekmehr affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Malekmehr is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Farshad Malekmehr accepting new patients in Encino, CA?
Yes, Dr. Farshad Malekmehr is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Farshad Malekmehr offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Malekmehr's office at (818) 782-3255 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Farshad Malekmehr?
Please contact Dr. Malekmehr's office at (818) 782-3255 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Farshad Malekmehr have?
Dr. Farshad Malekmehr is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
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