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Dr. Rostam Khoshsar, MD

Lawndale, CA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Khoshsar, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Lawndale, CA?

    Dr. Rostam Khoshsar, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Lawndale, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Khoshsar is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Khoshsar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Khoshsar’s office at (424) 360-0066.

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

    • Medical School: Tehran School Of Medical Sciences

    What languages does Dr. Khoshsar speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Khoshsar treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Khoshsar 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. Khoshsar. 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:

    • Myositis
    • Muscle inflammation
    • Inflammatory myopathy
    • Muscle pain and inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M609: Myositis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back and Tailbone Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5117: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47896: Other spondylosis, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Myelopathy
    • Lower Spine Arthritis with Myelopathy
    • Spinal Cord Compression in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4716: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    What procedures does Dr. Khoshsar perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Khoshsar performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Khoshsar. 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:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Pain Relief Spinal Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
    • 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
    • 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
    • Lumbar Facet Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64636: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
    • Sacral Facet Nerve Block
    • Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
    • Epidural neurostimulator placement
    • Percutaneous spinal stimulator
    • SCS implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Does Dr. Khoshsar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Khoshsar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (424) 360-0066 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Khoshsar accept in Lawndale, CA?

    Dr. Khoshsar in Lawndale, 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

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Khoshsar's office located?

    Dr. Rostam Khoshsar's Primary Practice

    15901 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 240

    Lawndale, CA 90260

    (424) 360-0066

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    Dr. Rostam Khoshsar's Practice 2

    14350 Whittier Blvd Ste 310

    Whittier, CA 90605

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    Dr. Rostam Khoshsar's Practice 3

    4101 Torrance Blvd

    Torrance, CA 90503

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

    Dr. Khoshsar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336275007.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Khoshsar?

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

    What is Dr. Rostam Khoshsar's specialty?

    Dr. Khoshsar is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Lawndale, CA. In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care. Contact Dr. Khoshsar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Rostam Khoshsar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Khoshsar is affiliated with Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Torrance Memorial 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

    Where can I learn more about Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

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    Is Rostam Khoshsar accepting new patients in Lawndale, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Rostam Khoshsar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rostam Khoshsar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Khoshsar's office at (424) 360-0066 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rostam Khoshsar?

    Please contact Dr. Khoshsar's office at (424) 360-0066 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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