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Who is Dr. Alemi, Surgeon in Lynwood, CA?
Dr. Farzad Alemi, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lynwood, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Alemi is fluent in English, Persian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alemi’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alemi’s office.
What languages does Dr. Alemi speak?
Dr. Alemi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Alemi treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Alemi 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. Alemi. 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:
- Ventral Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia with Bowel Blockage
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Abdominal Wall Hernia with Obstruction
- Incisional Hernia with Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K436: Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Trunk Lump or Swelling
- Body Mass
- Torso Lump
- Trunk Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R222: Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
What procedures does Dr. Alemi perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Alemi 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. Alemi. 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:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
- Emergency Groin Hernia Repair
- Epigastric Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Surgery
- Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Strangulated Hernia Repair
- Incarcerated Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49592: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
- 49507: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; incarcerated or strangulated
Also known as:
- Open Liver Biopsy (Wedge)
- Wedge Liver Biopsy
- Surgical Liver Biopsy
- Liver Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 47100: Biopsy of liver, wedge
Also known as:
- Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Incarcerated Hernia Repair
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
CPT Codes:
- 49594: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
- Exploratory Laparoscopy
- Abdominal Scope
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Omentum Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Needle Liver Biopsy (During Other Surgery)
- Concurrent Liver Biopsy
- Intraoperative Liver Biopsy
- Liver Tissue Sample During Surgery
- Liver Needle Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 47001: Biopsy of liver, needle; when done for indicated purpose at time of other major procedure (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation (Radiofrequency)
- Radiofrequency ablation of liver tumors
- RFA liver cancer
- Laparoscopic liver tumor removal
- Liver tumor destruction
CPT Codes:
- 47370: Laparoscopy, surgical, ablation of 1 or more liver tumor(s); radiofrequency
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Biopsy
- Minimally Invasive Biopsy
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Abdominal Biopsy via Laparoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 49321: Laparoscopy, surgical; with biopsy (single or multiple)
Also known as:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
Also known as:
- Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Large Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal
- Skin Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
- 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
- Adjacent tissue transfer
- Local flap surgery
- Skin rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14000: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Trunk)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Skin Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 14001: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Excision
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Fibroadenoma Excision
- Breast Tumor Removal
- Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions
Also known as:
- Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
- Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
- Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
- Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
- Breast Mass Removal with Marker
CPT Codes:
- 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion
Also known as:
- Modified Radical Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Breast Removal with Lymph Node Dissection
- Breast Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 19307: Mastectomy, modified radical, including axillary lymph nodes, with or without pectoralis minor muscle, but excluding pectoralis major muscle
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Small Skin Flap Surgery (Scalp, Arms, or Legs)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Rearrangement Procedure
- Small Defect Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 14020: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, scalp, arms and/or legs; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
- Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Localization
- Breast Marker Placement
- Wire Localization Breast
- Mammographic Guided Breast Localization
CPT Codes:
- 19281: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including mammographic guidance
Also known as:
- Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
- Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Neck/Chest)
- Small Tumor Removal from Abdominal Wall
- Abdominal Wall Tumor Removal
- Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
- Back Tumor Removal
- Flank Tumor Surgery
- Intramuscular Tumor Excision
- Neck soft tissue tumor removal
- Chest wall tumor excision
- Subfascial tumor removal
- Large intramuscular tumor surgery
- Abdominal Wall Tumor Excision
- Subcutaneous Tumor Removal
- Abdominal Lump Removal
- Abdominal Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
- Subcutaneous Tumor Removal Abdomen
- Abdominal Wall Mass Removal
CPT Codes:
- 21933: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
- 21554: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
- 22902: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of abdominal wall, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
- 22903: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of abdominal wall, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Removing a Small Lump from Upper Arm or Elbow
- Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
- Large Tumor Removal from Face or Scalp
- Small Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
- Removal of Soft Tissue Tumor (Neck/Chest)
- Small Tumor Removal from Neck or Chest
- Small Abdominal Wall Tumor Removal
- Arm Tumor Excision
- Elbow Lump Removal
- Subcutaneous Tumor Removal
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
- Flank Tumor Removal
- Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
- Back Tumor Surgery
- Face Tumor Excision
- Scalp Tumor Removal (Deep)
- Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery (Face/Scalp)
- Subfascial Tumor Excision
- Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
- Back Tumor Removal
- Flank Tumor Surgery
- Neck Tumor Excision
- Chest Wall Tumor Removal
- Soft Tissue Mass Excision
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Neck Lump Removal
- Chest Wall Tumor Excision
- Abdominal Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
- Intramuscular Abdominal Tumor Removal
- Abdominal Wall Mass Excision
CPT Codes:
- 24075: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of upper arm or elbow area, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
- 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
- 21014: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of face and scalp, subfascial (eg, subgaleal, intramuscular); 2 cm or greater
- 21932: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 5 cm
- 21556: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 5 cm
- 21555: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
- 22900: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of abdominal wall, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 5 cm
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Abdominal Wall Soft Tissue Tumor
- Abdominal Tumor Excision (Large)
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Abdomen)
- Deep Abdominal Wall Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 22901: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of abdominal wall, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Small Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
- Back Lump Excision
- Flank Tumor Surgery
- Subcutaneous Mass Removal
CPT Codes:
- 21930: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Open Axillary Node Biopsy
- Underarm Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
Does Dr. Alemi accept my insurance?
Dr. Alemi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alemi accept in Lynwood, CA?
Dr. Alemi in Lynwood, 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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Apex Healthcare
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
GlobalHealth
Medicaid
Other Provider Networks
Preferred IPA
Weyco
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Where is Dr. Alemi's office located?
What is Dr. Alemi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alemi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861525511.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alemi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alemi
What is Dr. Farzad Alemi's specialty?
Dr. Alemi is a Surgeon near Lynwood, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Alemi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Farzad Alemi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alemi is affiliated with Adventist Health White Memorial, Adventist Health Glendale, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Dignity Health - California Hospital 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
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Is Farzad Alemi accepting new patients in Lynwood, CA?
Yes, Dr. Farzad Alemi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Farzad Alemi offer online booking?
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