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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pournaki, Internist in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Sanam Pournaki, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Pournaki is fluent in English, Persian, and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pournaki’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pournaki’s office at (562) 491-9140.
What languages does Dr. Pournaki speak?
Dr. Pournaki and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
Turkish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Pournaki typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Pournaki 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. Pournaki. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Pournaki typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sanam Pournaki may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Pournaki's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pournaki accept my insurance?
Dr. Pournaki accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 491-9140 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pournaki accept in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Pournaki 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthSmart
HealthSmart
Other Provider Networks
Preferred IPA
Seaside Health Plan
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pournaki's office located?
Dr. Sanam Pournaki's Primary Practice
1050 Linden Ave
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 491-9140
What is Dr. Pournaki's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pournaki's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447607551.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pournaki?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pournaki
What is Dr. Sanam Pournaki's specialty?
Dr. Pournaki is a Internist near Long Beach, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Sanam Pournaki affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pournaki is affiliated with Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical 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 Sanam Pournaki accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sanam Pournaki is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sanam Pournaki offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pournaki's office at (562) 491-9140 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sanam Pournaki?
Please contact Dr. Pournaki's office at (562) 491-9140 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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