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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Minazad, Neurologist in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Yafa Minazad, DO is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Minazad graduated from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and completed her residency at OPTI-West/Downey Regional MC Program. Dr. Minazad is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Minazad’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. Minazad’s office at (626) 535-9344.
Where did Dr. Minazad go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: OPTI-West/Downey Regional MC Program
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
What languages does Dr. Minazad speak?
Dr. Minazad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Minazad treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Minazad 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. Minazad. 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:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Triggered Seizures
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Reflex epilepsy
- Provoked seizures
- Situational seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40509: Epileptic seizures related to external causes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Sick Headache
- Vascular Headache
- Hemicrania
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43919: Migraine, unspecified, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
- Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back and Pelvis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
- Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
- Lower Back Spinal Slip
- Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back/Pelvis
- Lumbosacral Spondylolisthesis
- Lower Back-Pelvis Spinal Slip
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
- M4317: Spondylolisthesis, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Blood Clot in Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I63411: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of right middle cerebral artery
Which procedures does Dr. Minazad perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Yafa Minazad may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Minazad's office.
Does Dr. Minazad accept my insurance?
Dr. Minazad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 535-9344 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Minazad accept in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Minazad in Pasadena, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
OptumRx
Partners Healthcare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Minazad's office located?
Dr. Yafa Minazad's Primary Practice
625 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 325
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 535-9344
What is Dr. Minazad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Minazad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982636122.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Minazad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Minazad
What is Dr. Yafa Minazad's specialty?
Dr. Minazad is a Neurologist near Pasadena, CA.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Minazad to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Yafa Minazad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Minazad is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Casa Colina Hospital And Centers For Healthcare, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca 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 Yafa Minazad accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?
Yes, Dr. Yafa Minazad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yafa Minazad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Minazad's office at (626) 535-9344 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yafa Minazad?
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