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Dr. Taha Amin Shokuhfar, MD

Pasadena, CA

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    Who is Dr. Shokuhfar, Neurologist in Pasadena, CA?

    Dr. Taha Amin Shokuhfar, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shokuhfar is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shokuhfar’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shokuhfar’s office at (312) 983-2662.

    What languages does Dr. Shokuhfar speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Shokuhfar treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Shokuhfar 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. Shokuhfar. 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:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Back Pain
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • Cognitive and Awareness Problems
    • Mental Disorder
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia
    • Mental Function Issues
    • Thinking Problems
    • Awareness Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
    • R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Spine Deformity
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Dorsopathy
    • Spinal Curvature Disorder
    • Spinal Deformity (Other)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M438X6: Other specified deforming dorsopathies, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Does Dr. Shokuhfar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shokuhfar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 983-2662 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shokuhfar accept in Pasadena, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shokuhfar's office located?

    Dr. Taha Amin Shokuhfar's Primary Practice

    630 S Raymond Ave Unit 310

    Pasadena, CA 91105

    (312) 983-2662

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    Dr. Taha Amin Shokuhfar's Practice 2

    200 W Arbor Dr # 8465

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (619) 543-5300

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    Dr. Taha Amin Shokuhfar's Practice 3

    625 Fair Oaks Ave Ste 175

    South Pasadena, CA 91030

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

    Dr. Shokuhfar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477113728.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shokuhfar?

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

    What is Dr. Taha Amin Shokuhfar's specialty?

    Dr. Shokuhfar is a Neurologist near Pasadena, CA.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. Taha Amin Shokuhfar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Shokuhfar 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 Taha Amin Shokuhfar accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Taha Amin Shokuhfar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Taha Amin Shokuhfar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shokuhfar's office at (312) 983-2662 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Taha Amin Shokuhfar?

    Please contact Dr. Shokuhfar's office at (312) 983-2662 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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