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Who is Dr. Avestimehr, Internist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Sahar Avestimehr, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Avestimehr is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avestimehr’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avestimehr’s office at (254) 629-2747.
What languages does Dr. Avestimehr speak?
Dr. Avestimehr and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Avestimehr treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Avestimehr 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. Avestimehr. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinsonism
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Diastolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
- HFpEF
- Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5030: Unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Which procedures does Dr. Avestimehr perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Sahar Avestimehr may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Avestimehr's office.
Does Dr. Avestimehr accept my insurance?
Dr. Avestimehr accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (254) 629-2747 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Avestimehr accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Avestimehr in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Avestimehr's office located?
Dr. Sahar Avestimehr's Primary Practice
4553 N Loop 1604 W Ste 1119
San Antonio, TX 78249
(254) 629-2747
What is Dr. Avestimehr's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Avestimehr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508138900.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avestimehr?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Avestimehr
What is Dr. Sahar Avestimehr's specialty?
Dr. Avestimehr is a Internist near San Antonio, TX.
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. Avestimehr to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Sahar Avestimehr affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Avestimehr is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Sahar Avestimehr accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Sahar Avestimehr is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sahar Avestimehr offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Avestimehr's office at (254) 629-2747 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sahar Avestimehr?
Please contact Dr. Avestimehr's office at (254) 629-2747 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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