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Dr. Ali Hafezi, MD

Whittier, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hafezi, Pain Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist in Whittier, CA?

    Dr. Ali Hafezi, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist, who primarily practices in Whittier, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hafezi completed his residency at Nyu Hospitals Center, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, General Surgery. Dr. Hafezi is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hafezi’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. Hafezi’s office at (562) 698-0811.

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

    • Residency: Nyu Hospitals Center, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, General Surgery | NYU Langone Medical Center

    Is Dr. Hafezi board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ali Hafezi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Hafezi speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Hafezi treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist, Dr. Hafezi 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. Hafezi. 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:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    What procedures does Dr. Hafezi perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist, Dr. Hafezi 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. Hafezi. 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:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Pain Relief Spinal Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
    • 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
    • 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
    • Lumbar Facet Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64636: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
    • Sacral Facet Nerve Block
    • Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
    • Lower Back Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Nerve Block
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection (Lumbar/Sacral)
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64495: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; third and any additional level(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Hafezi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hafezi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 698-0811 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hafezi accept in Whittier, CA?

    Dr. Hafezi in Whittier, 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 Third Party

    • Bright Health

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hafezi's office located?

    Dr. Ali Hafezi's Primary Practice

    12401 Washington Blvd

    Whittier, CA 90602

    (562) 698-0811

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    Dr. Ali Hafezi's Practice 2

    12675 La Mirada Blvd Ste 201

    La Mirada, CA 90638

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    Dr. Ali Hafezi's Practice 3

    12462 Putnam St

    Whittier, CA 90602

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

    Dr. Hafezi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245257948.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hafezi?

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

    What is Dr. Ali Hafezi's specialty?

    Dr. Hafezi is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist near Whittier, CA. A neurologist, child neurologist, or psychiatrist specializing in the care of patients with acute, chronic, or cancer-related pain provides expert treatment in both hospital and outpatient settings. Serving as either a primary physician or consultant, they deliver comprehensive care, often coordinating with other specialists to address the complex needs of these patients. Contact Dr. Hafezi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ali Hafezi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hafezi is affiliated with PIH Health Whittier Hospital, Community Hospital of Huntington Park 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 Ali Hafezi accepting new patients in Whittier, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ali Hafezi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ali Hafezi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hafezi's office at (562) 698-0811 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ali Hafezi?

    Please contact Dr. Hafezi's office at (562) 698-0811 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ali Hafezi have?

    Dr. Ali Hafezi is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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