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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yekta, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Concord, CA?
Dr. Shabnam Yekta, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Concord, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Yekta is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yekta’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yekta’s office at (925) 296-9720.
What languages does Dr. Yekta speak?
Dr. Yekta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Yekta typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Yekta 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. Yekta. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Yekta typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Shabnam Yekta may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Yekta's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Yekta accept my insurance?
Dr. Yekta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 296-9720 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yekta accept in Concord, CA?
Dr. Yekta in Concord, 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
Blue Shield of California
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Yekta's office located?
Dr. Shabnam Yekta's Primary Practice
2700 Grant St Ste 200
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 296-9720
What is Dr. Yekta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yekta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932513744.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yekta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yekta
What is Dr. Shabnam Yekta's specialty?
Dr. Yekta is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Concord, CA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Shabnam Yekta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yekta is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord 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 a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. Explore 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 Shabnam Yekta accepting new patients in Concord, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shabnam Yekta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shabnam Yekta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yekta's office at (925) 296-9720 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shabnam Yekta?
Please contact Dr. Yekta's office at (925) 296-9720 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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