EverydayHealthLogo
NP

Dr. Navid Pourtaheri, MD, PHD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pourtaheri, Plastic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Navid Pourtaheri, MD, PHD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Pourtaheri is fluent in English and Farsi/Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pourtaheri’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pourtaheri’s office at (415) 523-5235.

    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 or 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, or 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 Dr. Pourtaheri 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.

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
    • L89314: Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 4
    • L89324: Pressure ulcer of left 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

    Also known as:

    • Right Lower Leg Open Wound
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Right Leg Cut
    • Right Leg Injury
    • Open Sore on Right Lower Leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S81801A: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Open Abdominal Wound
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Abdominal Wall Cut
    • Stomach Area Wound
    • Abdominal Skin Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S31109D: Unspecified open wound of abdominal wall, unspecified quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity, subsequent encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Pourtaheri 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.

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Skin Substitute Graft Application
    • Skin Substitute Graft Application (Additional Area)
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
    • Deep Wound Cleaning
    • Wound Debridement
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Skin Replacement Procedure
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Wound Covering with Skin Substitute
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Excisional Debridement (Bone)
    • Open Fracture Debridement
    • Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
    • Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal

    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)
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11012: Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, muscle, and bone
    • 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    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 Substitute Graft (Large Area)
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Additional Area)
    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Additional Area)
    • Artificial skin graft
    • Wound covering application
    • Skin replacement for large wounds
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery
    • Autologous Skin Graft
    • Partial Thickness Skin Graft
    • Skin Transplant
    • Bio-engineered Skin Graft
    • Autograft Skin Transplant
    • Skin Grafting for Large Areas

    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
    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
    • 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
    • 15276: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, 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)
    • 15101: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; Each Additional 100 Sq Cm, 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:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Rearrangement
    • Local Flap Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
    • 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lower Leg Muscle Flap Surgery
    • Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
    • Lower Extremity Flap Reconstruction
    • Myocutaneous Flap Surgery
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap Surgery
    • Leg Tissue Transfer
    • Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
    • Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15738: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; lower extremity
    • 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk

    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:

    • Breast Lift
    • Breast Reduction Surgery
    • Breast Reconstruction Revision
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Mastopexy
    • Breast Reshaping Surgery
    • Pexy Surgery
    • Reduction Mammoplasty
    • Breast Size Reduction
    • Mammoplasty
    • Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
    • Breast Implant Revision
    • Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 19316: Mastopexy
    • 19318: Breast reduction
    • 19380: Revision of reconstructed breast (eg, significant removal of tissue, re-advancement and/or re-inset of flaps in autologous reconstruction or significant capsular revision combined with soft tissue excision in implant-based reconstruction)

    Also known as:

    • Sacral Pressure Ulcer Removal with Bone Resection
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bedsore Surgery with Bone Removal
    • Sacral Decubitus Ulcer Excision
    • Pressure Sore Debridement with Ostectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 15937: Excision, sacral pressure ulcer, in preparation for muscle or myocutaneous flap or skin graft closure; with ostectomy

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement for Graft
    • Burn Scar Release Surgery
    • Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15004: 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, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
    • Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
    • Breast Reinforcement Implant
    • Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
    • Tissue Scaffold Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore Removal Surgery
    • Pressure Sores
    • Ischial pressure ulcer excision
    • Bedsore surgery with bone removal
    • Pressure injury repair with flap

    CPT Codes:

    • 15946: Excision, ischial pressure ulcer, with ostectomy, in preparation for muscle or myocutaneous flap or skin graft closure

    Also known as:

    • Additional Fat Transfer (Body, Breasts, Scalp)
    • Autologous Fat Grafting (Body)
    • Autologous Fat Injection
    • Liposuction Fat Grafting
    • Body Fat Transfer
    • Fat Transfer
    • Liposuction with Fat Injection
    • Body Fat Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 15772: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 50 cc injectate, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 15771: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 50 cc or less injectate

    Also known as:

    • Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
    • Medication Implant Placement
    • Bioresorbable Drug Implant
    • Contraceptive Implant Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)

    Also known as:

    • Breast Tissue Expander Placement
    • Tissue Expander to Permanent Implant Exchange
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
    • Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
    • Breast Implant Preparation
    • Breast implant exchange
    • Breast reconstruction second stage
    • Expander removal and implant placement
    • Permanent breast implant surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
    • 11970: Replacement of tissue expander with permanent implant

    Also known as:

    • Breast Implant Capsule Removal
    • Complete Breast Capsulectomy
    • Removal of Breast Implant Scar Tissue
    • Breast Implant Revision (Capsulectomy)

    CPT Codes:

    • 19371: Peri-implant capsulectomy, breast, complete, including removal of all intracapsular contents

    Also known as:

    • Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
    • Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound

    CPT Codes:

    • 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
    • Adjacent tissue transfer
    • Local flap surgery
    • Skin rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Breast Implant Removal
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Explant Surgery
    • Breast Augmentation Removal
    • Silicone Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 19328: Removal of intact breast implant

    Also known as:

    • Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
    • Bone Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Bone Debridement
    • Dead Bone Removal
    • Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement

    CPT Codes:

    • 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
    • Intralesional Injection
    • Lesion Injection Therapy
    • Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps

    CPT Codes:

    • 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Large Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Skin Cancer Excision
    • Large Malignant Growth Removal
    • Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
    • Trunk/Limb Skin Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11606: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Open Bone Biopsy (Deep)
    • Biopsy
    • Deep Bone Biopsy
    • Surgical Bone Biopsy
    • Humeral Shaft Biopsy
    • Femoral Shaft Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 20245: Biopsy, bone, open; deep (eg, humeral shaft, ischium, femoral shaft)

    Also known as:

    • Implantable Drug Device Insertion
    • Deep drug delivery system placement
    • Subfascial drug implant
    • Manual drug device insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 20700: Manual preparation and insertion of drug-delivery device(s), deep (eg, subfascial) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Orbital Floor Fracture Repair
    • Eye Socket Fracture Surgery
    • Blowout Fracture Repair
    • Orbital Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 21390: Open treatment of orbital floor blowout fracture; periorbital approach, with alloplastic or other implant

    Also known as:

    • Jaw Fracture Repair
    • Mandible Fracture Repair
    • Broken Jaw Surgery
    • Jaw Fixation Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21462: Open treatment of mandibular fracture; with interdental fixation

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Eyelid Closure
    • Eyelid suturing
    • Frost suture procedure
    • Temporary tarsorrhaphy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)

    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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • FirstMerit Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Partnership Health Plan

    • State of California

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    View All Insurances

    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

    Get Directions

    Dr. Navid Pourtaheri's Practice 2

    167 Lynch Creek Way

    Petaluma, CA 94954

    (707) 324-3241

    Get Directions

    Dr. Navid Pourtaheri's Practice 3

    1111 Sonoma Ave Ste 210

    Santa Rosa, CA 95405

    (209) 339-8921

    Get Directions

    What is Dr. Pourtaheri's NPI number?An 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

    What is Dr. Navid Pourtaheri's specialty?

    Dr. Pourtaheri is a Plastic Surgeon near San Francisco, CA. A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction. Contact Dr. Pourtaheri to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Navid Pourtaheri affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pourtaheri is affiliated with Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Novato Community Hospital, Adventist Health Ukiah Valley 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

    Where can I learn more about Plastic Surgeon?

    Explore Plastic Surgeon 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 Navid Pourtaheri accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Navid Pourtaheri is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Navid Pourtaheri offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pourtaheri's office at (415) 523-5235 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Navid Pourtaheri?

    Please contact Dr. Pourtaheri's office at (415) 523-5235 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Other Plastic Surgeon Near San Francisco, CA

    GX

    Plastic Surgeon

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    San Francisco, CA
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    San Francisco, CA
    Dr. Timothy Marten, MD

    Plastic Surgeon

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    San Francisco, CA
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists