Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pourtaheri, Plastic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pourtaheri?
Dr. Navid Pourtaheri, MD, PHD is a highly-rated, board-certified Plastic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Pourtaheri empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Body Contouring after Weight Loss, Breast Augmentation, Cosmetic Surgery-Face, Craniofacial Surgery, Jaw Reconstruction, Reconstructive Surgery, Rhinoplasty, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Francisco, CA community, Dr. Pourtaheri is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Pourtaheri speak?
Dr. Pourtaheri and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Farsi/Persian
What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Pourtaheri typically treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Pourtaheri 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. Pourtaheri. 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:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
- L89314: Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 4
Also known as:
- Left Lower Leg Open Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Left Lower Leg Injury
- Left Calf Wound
- Left Shin Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81802A: Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Pourtaheri typically perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Pourtaheri 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. Pourtaheri. 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:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Skin Substitute Graft Application
- Skin Substitute Graft Application (Additional Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
- Skin Replacement Procedure
- Wound Covering Application
- Wound Covering with Skin Substitute
CPT Codes:
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
- 15272: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; each additional 25 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 15274: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
- Surgery
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
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:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Additional Area)
- Surgery
- Wound Bed Preparation
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Creation
CPT Codes:
- 15003: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
- Artificial skin graft
- Wound covering application
- Skin replacement for large wounds
CPT Codes:
- 15273: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children
Does Dr. Pourtaheri accept my insurance?
Dr. Pourtaheri accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 523-5235 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pourtaheri accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Pourtaheri in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Pourtaheri's office located?
Dr. Navid Pourtaheri's Primary Practice
490 Post St Ste 1701
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 523-5235
What hospitals are Dr. Pourtaheri affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Pourtaheri has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Pourtaheri's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pourtaheri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942543681.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pourtaheri?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pourtaheri