Dr. Arash Nafissi, DO
Long Beach, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nafissi, Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist in Long Beach, CA?
Where did Dr. Nafissi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
What languages does Dr. Nafissi speak?
Dr. Nafissi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Persian
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist like Dr. Nafissi typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Nafissi 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. Nafissi. 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.
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration with Back and Leg Pain
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration with Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease with Leg Pain
- Lumbar Discogenic Pain with Radiculopathy
- Sciatica from Disc Degeneration
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Lumbar Disc Pain
- Discogenic Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M51372: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with discogenic back pain and lower extremity pain
- M51370: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with discogenic back pain only
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Degeneration
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Neck
- Worn Neck Discs
- Cervical Spondylosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5030: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region
Also known as:
- Pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R52: Pain, unspecified
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist like Dr. Nafissi typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Nafissi 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. Nafissi. 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.
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
- Epidural or Spinal Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Lower Back Epidural Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)
- Cervical epidural injection
- Thoracic epidural injection
- Spinal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 62322: 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); without imaging guidance
- 62320: 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; without imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
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/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
- Lumbar Facet Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- 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:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
Also known as:
- Trigger Point Injection
- Muscle Pain Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Does Dr. Nafissi accept my insurance?
Dr. Nafissi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 426-7246 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nafissi accept in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Nafissi in Long Beach, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Territories
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Nafissi's office located?
Dr. Arash Nafissi's Primary Practice
2888 Long Beach Blvd Ste 210
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 426-7246
What hospitals are Dr. Nafissi affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nafissi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nafissi's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nafissi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437383064.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nafissi?
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