Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akhavan, Pulmonologist in Marina del Rey, CA?
Dr. Bobak Akhavan, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Marina del Rey, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Akhavan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akhavan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akhavan’s office at (310) 823-8911.
What languages does Dr. Akhavan speak?
Dr. Akhavan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Akhavan typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Akhavan 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. Akhavan. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sarcoidosis
- Lung Sarcoidosis
- Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
- Boeck's Sarcoid
ICD-10 Codes:
- D860: Sarcoidosis of lung
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Akhavan typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Bobak Akhavan may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Akhavan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Akhavan accept my insurance?
Dr. Akhavan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 823-8911 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akhavan accept in Marina del Rey, CA?
Dr. Akhavan in Marina del Rey, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Medicare
MHH Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Akhavan's office located?
Dr. Bobak Akhavan's Primary Practice
4650 Lincoln Blvd
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 823-8911
What is Dr. Akhavan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akhavan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982099024.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akhavan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akhavan
What is Dr. Bobak Akhavan's specialty?
Dr. Akhavan is a Pulmonologist near Marina del Rey, CA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Bobak Akhavan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akhavan is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles 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 Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Bobak Akhavan accepting new patients in Marina del Rey, CA?
Yes, Dr. Bobak Akhavan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bobak Akhavan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akhavan's office at (310) 823-8911 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bobak Akhavan?
Please contact Dr. Akhavan's office at (310) 823-8911 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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