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Who is Dr. Vassef, Neurologist in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Parissa Vassef, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Vassef is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vassef’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. Vassef’s office at (562) 426-3656.
What languages does Dr. Vassef speak?
Dr. Vassef and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Vassef treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Vassef 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. Vassef. 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:
- Vascular Dementia
- Dementia
- Multi-infarct dementia
- Cognitive decline from vascular issues
- Dementia due to blood vessel problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0150: Vascular dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without 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:
- Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4089: Other seizures
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Headache with Dizziness
- Tension Headache
- Headache
- Orthostatic headache
- Head pain with standing
- Headache and lightheadedness
- Chronic daily headache
- Stress headache
- Muscle contraction headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R510: Headache with orthostatic component, not elsewhere classified
- G44229: Chronic tension-type headache, not intractable
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Other Tremor Disorder
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Atypical Tremor
- Unusual Tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G252: Other specified forms of tremor
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Other Vision Problems
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Other visual disturbances
- Unspecified vision issues
- Various eye problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H538: Other visual disturbances
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Unsteady Walking (Ataxia)
- Walking Problems
- Ataxia
- Clumsy Walking
- Impaired Balance While Walking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R260: Ataxic gait
Also known as:
- History of Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Past TBI
- Previous head injury
- History of concussion
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87820: Personal history of traumatic brain injury
Also known as:
- Unspecified White Matter Disease
- White matter changes in brain
- Brain white matter abnormality
- Leukoencephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9082: White matter disease, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Vassef perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Parissa Vassef 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vassef's office.
Does Dr. Vassef accept my insurance?
Dr. Vassef accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 426-3656 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vassef accept in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Vassef in Long Beach, 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
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Seaside Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vassef's office located?
Dr. Parissa Vassef's Primary Practice
701 E 28th St Ste 319
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 426-3656
What is Dr. Vassef's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vassef's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356630370.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vassef?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vassef
What is Dr. Parissa Vassef's specialty?
Dr. Vassef is a Neurologist near Long Beach, 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.
Contact Dr. Vassef to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Parissa Vassef affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Vassef is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center, Catalina Island Health. 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 Parissa Vassef accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. Parissa Vassef is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Parissa Vassef offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vassef's office at (562) 426-3656 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Parissa Vassef?
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