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Dr. Anwar Arastu, MD

La Mirada, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Arastu, Internist in La Mirada, CA?

    Dr. Anwar Arastu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in La Mirada, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Arastu graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio and completed his residency at Advocate Christ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Arastu is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Arastu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Arastu’s office at (562) 941-9853.

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

    • Residency: Advocate Christ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Advocate Christ Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Osmania Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Hyderabad- Ap- India | The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio

    Is Dr. Arastu board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Anwar Arastu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Arastu speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Arastu treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Arastu 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. Arastu. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Overweight
    • Severe Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Body Weight
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • High Body Mass Index

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified
    • E663: Overweight
    • Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Arrhythmia
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Weight
    • Weight Management Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult

    Which procedures does Dr. Arastu perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Anwar Arastu may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Arastu's office.

    Does Dr. Arastu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Arastu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 941-9853 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Arastu accept in La Mirada, CA?

    Dr. Arastu in La Mirada, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Arastu's office located?

    Dr. Anwar Arastu's Primary Practice

    12675 La Mirada Blvd Ste 200

    La Mirada, CA 90638

    (562) 941-9853

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

    Dr. Arastu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760509749.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Arastu?

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

    What is Dr. Anwar Arastu's specialty?

    Dr. Arastu is a Internist near La Mirada, CA.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Arastu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Anwar Arastu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Arastu is affiliated with Whittier Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Anwar Arastu accepting new patients in La Mirada, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Anwar Arastu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Anwar Arastu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Arastu's office at (562) 941-9853 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Anwar Arastu?

    Please contact Dr. Arastu's office at (562) 941-9853 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Anwar Arastu have?

    Dr. Anwar Arastu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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