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Dr. Sanaz Ghaffari, MD

Anesthesiologist

Duarte, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ghaffari, Anesthesiologist in Duarte, CA?

    Dr. Sanaz Ghaffari, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Duarte, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ghaffari graduated from Ohio State University / College of Medicine and completed her residency at USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Ghaffari is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghaffari’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghaffari’s office at (626) 256-4673.

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

    • Residency: USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine

    • Medical School: Ohio State University / College of Medicine | The University of Toledo College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ghaffari speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ghaffari typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ghaffari 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. Ghaffari. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Cancer
    • Gastric Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Stomach
    • Stomach Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C169: Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified

    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:

    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Conditions
    • Duodenal Conditions
    • Digestive System Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ghaffari typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sanaz Ghaffari may include:

    Please contact Dr. Ghaffari's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Ghaffari accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ghaffari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 256-4673 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ghaffari accept in Duarte, CA?

    Dr. Ghaffari in Duarte, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • H & R Block

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ghaffari's office located?

    Dr. Sanaz Ghaffari's Primary Practice

    1500 Duarte Rd

    Duarte, CA 91010

    (626) 256-4673

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    Dr. Sanaz Ghaffari's Practice 2

    1328 22nd St

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

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    Dr. Sanaz Ghaffari's Practice 3

    209 Fair Oaks Ave

    South Pasadena, CA 91030

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

    Dr. Ghaffari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528450624.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghaffari?

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

    What is Dr. Sanaz Ghaffari's specialty?

    Dr. Ghaffari is an Anesthesiologist near Duarte, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Sanaz Ghaffari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ghaffari is affiliated with City Of Hope - Duarte Cancer Center, Pih Health Whittier 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

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    Is Dr. Sanaz Ghaffari accepting new patients in Duarte, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sanaz Ghaffari is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sanaz Ghaffari offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ghaffari's office at (626) 256-4673 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sanaz Ghaffari?

    Please contact Dr. Ghaffari's office at (626) 256-4673 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ghaffari's office located?

    Dr. Ghaffari's offices are located in Duarte, CA, Santa Monica, CA, and South Pasadena, CA.