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Dr. Benjamin Dardashti, MD

West Hills, CA

48 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dardashti, Family Medicine Specialist in West Hills, CA?

    Dr. Benjamin Dardashti, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in West Hills, CA. He has been practicing for over 48 years. Dr. Dardashti graduated from University of Baghdad College of Medicine and completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Dardashti is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dardashti’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dardashti’s office at (818) 888-3903.

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

    • Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    • Medical School: Shahid Chamran University Aka Jundi Shapur University | University of Baghdad College of Medicine | Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

    What languages does Dr. Dardashti speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dardashti typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dardashti 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. Dardashti. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Blood Chemistry
    • Blood
    • Irregular blood test results
    • Unusual blood work
    • Abnormal blood panel

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R799: Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified

    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:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dardashti typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Dardashti may include:

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

    Does Dr. Dardashti accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dardashti accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 888-3903 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dardashti accept in West Hills, CA?

    Dr. Dardashti in West Hills, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Dardashti's office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Dardashti's Primary Practice

    7230 Medical Center Dr Ste 305

    West Hills, CA 91307

    (818) 888-3903

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

    Dr. Dardashti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275552705.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dardashti?

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

    What is Dr. Benjamin Dardashti's specialty?

    Dr. Dardashti is a Family Medicine Specialist near West Hills, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. Benjamin Dardashti affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dardashti is affiliated with Torrance Memorial 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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 Benjamin Dardashti accepting new patients in West Hills, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Dardashti is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Benjamin Dardashti offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dardashti's office at (818) 888-3903 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Dardashti?

    Please contact Dr. Dardashti's office at (818) 888-3903 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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