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Dr. Ara Thomassian, MD

Dr. Ara Thomassian, MD

Tarzana, CA

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thomassian, Internist in Tarzana, CA?

    Dr. Ara Thomassian, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tarzana, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Thomassian completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Thomassian is fluent in English and Armenian, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thomassian’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thomassian’s office at (818) 487-0040.

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

    • Residency: Cedars-Sinai

    • Medical School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Thomassian speak?

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

    • Armenian

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Thomassian typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Thomassian 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. Thomassian. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Thomassian typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ara Thomassian may include:

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

    Does Dr. Thomassian accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thomassian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 487-0040 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thomassian accept in Tarzana, CA?

    Dr. Thomassian in Tarzana, 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

    • Cedars-Sinai Healthcare System

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Thomassian's office located?

    Dr. Ara Thomassian's Primary Practice

    5525 Etiwanda Ave Ste 320

    Tarzana, CA 91356

    (818) 487-0040

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    Dr. Ara Thomassian's Practice 2

    12660 Riverside Dr Ste 215

    Valley Village, CA 91607

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    Dr. Ara Thomassian's Practice 3

    8635 W 3rd St Ste 465W

    Los Angeles, CA 90048

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

    Dr. Thomassian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609118777.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thomassian?

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

    What is Dr. Ara Thomassian's specialty?

    Dr. Thomassian is a Internist near Tarzana, CA.

    What does an Internist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Ara Thomassian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thomassian is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Ara Thomassian accepting new patients in Tarzana, CA?

    No, Dr. Ara Thomassian is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ara Thomassian offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thomassian's office at (818) 487-0040 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ara Thomassian?

    Please contact Dr. Thomassian's office at (818) 487-0040 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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