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Dr. Sassan Taghizadehmoghaddam, MD

Dr. Sassan Taghizadehmoghaddam, MD

Washington, DC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Taghizadehmoghaddam, Internist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Sassan Taghizadehmoghaddam, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Taghizadehmoghaddam graduated from Tabriz University Of Medical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine. Dr. Taghizadehmoghaddam is fluent in English, Persian, and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Taghizadehmoghaddam’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taghizadehmoghaddam’s office at (202) 269-4770.

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

    • Medical School: Tabriz University Of Medical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Taghizadehmoghaddam board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Sassan Taghizadehmoghaddam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Taghizadehmoghaddam speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    • Turkish

    What conditions does Dr. Taghizadehmoghaddam treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Taghizadehmoghaddam 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. Taghizadehmoghaddam. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
    • PAD from Diabetes
    • Circulation Problems from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic nerve damage
    • Diabetes-related nerve pain
    • Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Drug-Induced Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function
    • Medication-Caused Underactive Thyroid
    • Exogenous Hypothyroidism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
    • E032: Hypothyroidism due to medicaments and other exogenous substances

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
    • Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
    • Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    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:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • High Uric Acid
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Hyperuricemia
    • Elevated uric acid
    • Gout risk

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E790: Hyperuricemia without signs of inflammatory arthritis and tophaceous disease

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Taghizadehmoghaddam perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Sassan Taghizadehmoghaddam may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Taghizadehmoghaddam's office.

    Does Dr. Taghizadehmoghaddam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Taghizadehmoghaddam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 269-4770 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Taghizadehmoghaddam accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Taghizadehmoghaddam in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Taghizadehmoghaddam's office located?

    Dr. Sassan Taghizadehmoghaddam's Primary Practice

    1160 Varnum St NE Ste 115

    Washington, DC 20017

    (202) 269-4770

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    Dr. Sassan Taghizadehmoghaddam's Practice 2

    3546 Worthington Blvd Unit 301

    Frederick, MD 21704

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    Dr. Sassan Taghizadehmoghaddam's Practice 3

    10421 Motor City Dr

    Bethesda, MD 20817

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

    Dr. Taghizadehmoghaddam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992722557.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taghizadehmoghaddam?

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

    What is Dr. Sassan Taghizadehmoghaddam's specialty?

    Dr. Taghizadehmoghaddam is a Internist near Washington, DC.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Taghizadehmoghaddam to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sassan Taghizadehmoghaddam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Taghizadehmoghaddam is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Sassan Taghizadehmoghaddam accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Sassan Taghizadehmoghaddam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sassan Taghizadehmoghaddam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Taghizadehmoghaddam's office at (202) 269-4770 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sassan Taghizadehmoghaddam?

    Please contact Dr. Taghizadehmoghaddam's office at (202) 269-4770 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sassan Taghizadehmoghaddam have?

    Dr. Sassan Taghizadehmoghaddam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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