Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shokuhfar, Neurologist in Pasadena, CA?
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 a Neurologist like Dr. Shokuhfar typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without 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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Shokuhfar typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Taha Amin Shokuhfar may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Shokuhfar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
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Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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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
What hospitals are Dr. Shokuhfar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shokuhfar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Shokuhfar's NPI number?A 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?
What does a Neurologist do?
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.