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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pirastehfar, Neurologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Mohsen Pirastehfar, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Pirastehfar is fluent in English, Armenian, and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pirastehfar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pirastehfar’s office at (310) 829-8565.
What languages does Dr. Pirastehfar speak?
Dr. Pirastehfar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Armenian
English
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Pirastehfar treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Pirastehfar 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. Pirastehfar. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Blood Clot in Brain
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I63412: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of left middle cerebral artery
- I63411: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of right middle cerebral artery
- I6340: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of unspecified cerebral artery
- I6381: Other cerebral infarction due to occlusion or stenosis of small artery
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain bleed
- ICH
- Bleeding in the brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I610: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical
Also known as:
- Aphasia
- Difficulty speaking
- Language impairment
- Loss of speech
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4701: Aphasia
Which procedures does Dr. Pirastehfar perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Mohsen Pirastehfar 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. Pirastehfar's office.
Does Dr. Pirastehfar accept my insurance?
Dr. Pirastehfar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 829-8565 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pirastehfar accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Pirastehfar in Los Angeles, 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
GlobalHealth
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicaid
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pirastehfar's office located?
Dr. Mohsen Pirastehfar's Primary Practice
12121 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 829-8565
What is Dr. Pirastehfar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pirastehfar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841558426.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pirastehfar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pirastehfar
What is Dr. Mohsen Pirastehfar's specialty?
Dr. Pirastehfar is a Neurologist near Los Angeles, 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. Pirastehfar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Mohsen Pirastehfar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pirastehfar is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health 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
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Is Mohsen Pirastehfar accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Mohsen Pirastehfar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mohsen Pirastehfar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pirastehfar's office at (310) 829-8565 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mohsen Pirastehfar?
Please contact Dr. Pirastehfar's office at (310) 829-8565 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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