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Who is Dr. Bakhtary, Infectious Disease Specialist in West Hills, CA?
Dr. Mariam Bakhtary, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in West Hills, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Bakhtary graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program A. Dr. Bakhtary is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bakhtary’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bakhtary’s office at (818) 226-6811.
Where did Dr. Bakhtary go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program A
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bakhtary speak?
Dr. Bakhtary and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bakhtary typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Bakhtary 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. Bakhtary. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Bakhtary typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Mariam Bakhtary may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Bakhtary's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bakhtary accept my insurance?
Dr. Bakhtary accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 226-6811 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bakhtary accept in West Hills, CA?
Dr. Bakhtary in West Hills, 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
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bakhtary's office located?
Dr. Mariam Bakhtary's Primary Practice
7230 Medical Center Dr Ste 203
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 226-6811
What is Dr. Bakhtary's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bakhtary's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134492895.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bakhtary?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bakhtary
What is Dr. Mariam Bakhtary's specialty?
Dr. Bakhtary is a Infectious Disease Specialist near West Hills, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Mariam Bakhtary affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bakhtary is affiliated with Ucla West Valley Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital 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 Mariam Bakhtary accepting new patients in West Hills, CA?
Yes, Dr. Mariam Bakhtary is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mariam Bakhtary offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bakhtary's office at (818) 226-6811 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mariam Bakhtary?
Please contact Dr. Bakhtary's office at (818) 226-6811 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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