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Dr. Majid Ghassemi, MD

Dr. Majid Ghassemi, MD

San Diego, CA

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ghassemi, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Majid Ghassemi, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pathology. Dr. Ghassemi graduated from University of Minnesota Med School and completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Lutheran Hosp-La Crosse, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ghassemi is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghassemi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghassemi’s office at (619) 528-5000.

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

    • Residency: Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Lutheran Hosp-La Crosse, Internal Medicine | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn | University of Minnesota Med School

    Is Dr. Ghassemi board certified in Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

    Yes, Dr. Majid Ghassemi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pathology

    What languages does Dr. Ghassemi speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Ghassemi treat?

    As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Ghassemi 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. Ghassemi. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Diabetes Screening
    • Screening for Other Endocrine Disorder
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening
    • Blood Sugar Test
    • Diabetes Mellitus Screening
    • Glucose Screening
    • Hormone Disorder Screening
    • Gland Disorder Screening
    • Endocrine System Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
    • Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
    • Z1329: Encounter for screening for other suspected endocrine disorder

    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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic HIV Infection
    • HIV
    • HIV positive without symptoms
    • Latent HIV infection
    • HIV carrier

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    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:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Screening
    • Prenatal Testing
    • Antenatal Testing
    • Pregnancy Screening
    • Maternal Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z369: Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Bariatric Surgery Status
    • Weight Loss Surgery
    • Weight-loss (Metabolic & Bariatric) Surgery
    • Weight Loss Surgery History
    • Gastric Bypass Status
    • Sleeve Gastrectomy Status

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9884: Bariatric surgery status

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Does Dr. Ghassemi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ghassemi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 528-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ghassemi accept in San Diego, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other PACE

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Community Health Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

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    Where is Dr. Ghassemi's office located?

    Dr. Majid Ghassemi's Primary Practice

    4647 Zion Ave

    San Diego, CA 92120

    (619) 528-5000

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    Dr. Majid Ghassemi's Practice 2

    9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (858) 573-1504

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

    Dr. Ghassemi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578612834.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghassemi?

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

    What is Dr. Majid Ghassemi's specialty?

    Dr. Ghassemi is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near San Diego, CA. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Ghassemi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Majid Ghassemi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ghassemi is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical 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 Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

    Explore Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist 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 Majid Ghassemi accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Majid Ghassemi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Majid Ghassemi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ghassemi's office at (619) 528-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Majid Ghassemi?

    Please contact Dr. Ghassemi's office at (619) 528-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Majid Ghassemi have?

    Dr. Majid Ghassemi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pathology.

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