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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shafiei, Hospitalist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Sina Shafiei, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shafiei graduated from Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS). Dr. Shafiei is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shafiei’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shafiei’s office at (310) 319-4698.
Where did Dr. Shafiei go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS)
What languages does Dr. Shafiei speak?
Dr. Shafiei and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shafiei treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Shafiei 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. Shafiei. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Severe Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Systemic Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6520: Severe sepsis without septic shock
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, 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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Which procedures does Dr. Shafiei perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sina Shafiei may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shafiei's office.
Does Dr. Shafiei accept my insurance?
Dr. Shafiei accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 319-4698 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shafiei accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Shafiei in Santa Monica, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Directors Guild of America Employees
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shafiei's office located?
Dr. Sina Shafiei's Primary Practice
1250 16th St Ste C2304
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 319-4698
What is Dr. Shafiei's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shafiei's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891040697.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shafiei?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shafiei
What is Dr. Sina Shafiei's specialty?
Dr. Shafiei is a Hospitalist near Santa Monica, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Shafiei to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sina Shafiei affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shafiei is affiliated with Los Robles Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Sina Shafiei accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sina Shafiei is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sina Shafiei offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shafiei's office at (310) 319-4698 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sina Shafiei?
Please contact Dr. Shafiei's office at (310) 319-4698 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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