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Dr. Payam Tehrani, MD

Long Beach, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tehrani, Internist in Long Beach, CA?

    Dr. Payam Tehrani, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Tehrani graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Tehrani is fluent in English, Persian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tehrani’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. Tehrani’s office at (562) 424-8814.

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

    • Residency: USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine

    • Medical School: Ross University School Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Tehrani speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Tehrani treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Tehrani 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. Tehrani. 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:

    • Other Skin Changes
    • Other Skin Disorder
    • Granuloma Skin Disorder
    • Skin Condition
    • Unusual Skin Symptoms
    • Skin Discoloration
    • Skin Texture Changes
    • Unspecified Skin Condition
    • Skin and Tissue Disorder
    • Dermatological Condition
    • Skin granulomas
    • Granulomatous skin disease
    • Subcutaneous granuloma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R238: Other skin changes
    • L988: Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
    • L928: Other granulomatous disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Deep Tissue Pressure Injury
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers
    • Deep Bedsore
    • Pressure-Induced Tissue Damage
    • Suspected Deep Tissue Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
    • L89156: Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of sacral region
    • L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
    • L89616: Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of right heel

    Also known as:

    • Disorientation
    • Delirium
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Mental Confusion
    • Loss of Bearings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R410: Disorientation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetic Skin Conditions
    • Skin Issues from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
    • Diabetic skin sores
    • Diabetes-related wounds
    • Foot ulcers from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
    • E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Other Health Condition
    • Unspecified Health Issue
    • General Health Concern
    • Other Medical Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z789: Other specified health status

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Speech Problems
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Speech difficulties
    • Communication issues
    • Talking problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R479: Unspecified speech disturbances

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gastrostomy Care
    • Ostomy
    • G-tube Care
    • Feeding Tube Management
    • Stomach Tube Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Ulcer of the Left Foot
    • Chronic Ulcer of the Right Foot
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Non-healing Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97528: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with other specified severity
    • L97518: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with other specified severity

    Also known as:

    • Other Eczema or Rash
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Uncommon dermatitis
    • Atypical eczema
    • Skin inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L308: Other specified dermatitis

    Also known as:

    • Open Abdominal Wound with Internal Penetration (Follow-up)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Ongoing care for deep abdominal wound
    • Healing stomach wall perforation
    • Follow-up for internal abdominal injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S31609D: Unspecified open wound of abdominal wall, unspecified quadrant with penetration into peritoneal cavity, subsequent encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Tehrani perform?

    As a Internist, Dr. Tehrani 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. Tehrani. 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:

    • Muscle Debridement
    • Wound Debridement
    • Deep Wound Cleaning
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
    • Proud flesh removal
    • Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
    • Granulation tissue treatment
    • Wound cautery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)

    Also known as:

    • Stomach or Colon Feeding Tube Replacement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Change
    • Cecostomy Tube Replacement
    • Percutaneous Feeding Tube Exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 49450: Replacement of gastrostomy or cecostomy (or other colonic) tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report

    Does Dr. Tehrani accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tehrani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 424-8814 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tehrani accept in Long Beach, CA?

    Dr. Tehrani in Long Beach, 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

    • Alliant Techsystems

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Inland Empire

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Scan Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tehrani's office located?

    Dr. Payam Tehrani's Primary Practice

    2801 Atlantic Ave

    Long Beach, CA 90806

    (562) 424-8814

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

    Dr. Tehrani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144511338.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tehrani?

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

    What is Dr. Payam Tehrani's specialty?

    Dr. Tehrani is a Internist near Long Beach, CA.

    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. Tehrani to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Payam Tehrani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tehrani is affiliated with Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, San Antonio Regional Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

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    Is Payam Tehrani accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Payam Tehrani is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Payam Tehrani offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tehrani's office at (562) 424-8814 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Payam Tehrani?

    Please contact Dr. Tehrani's office at (562) 424-8814 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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