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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akhavan, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Downey, CA?
Dr. Sina Akhavan is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Downey, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Akhavan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akhavan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akhavan’s office.
What languages does Dr. Akhavan speak?
Dr. Akhavan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Akhavan typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Akhavan 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. Akhavan. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Akhavan typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sina Akhavan may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Akhavan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Akhavan accept my insurance?
Dr. Akhavan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akhavan accept in Downey, CA?
Dr. Akhavan in Downey, 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
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
HealthSmart
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Akhavan's office located?
What is Dr. Akhavan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akhavan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396127825.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akhavan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akhavan
What is Dr. Sina Akhavan's specialty?
Dr. Akhavan is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Downey, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Sina Akhavan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akhavan is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sina Akhavan accepting new patients in Downey, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sina Akhavan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sina Akhavan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akhavan's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sina Akhavan?
Please contact Dr. Akhavan's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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