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Dr. Sassan Rafizadeh, MD, PHD
Anesthesiologist
,Critical Care Anesthesiologist
,Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist
Tarzana, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rafizadeh, Anesthesiologist in Tarzana, CA?
Dr. Sassan Rafizadeh, MD, PHD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Tarzana, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Rafizadeh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rafizadeh’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rafizadeh’s office at (310) 303-7496.
What languages does Dr. Rafizadeh speak?
Dr. Rafizadeh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Rafizadeh treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Rafizadeh 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. Rafizadeh. 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Acute pain after chest surgery
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
- Post-thoracotomy pain
- Chest surgery pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
- G8912: Acute post-thoracotomy pain
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Cesarean Delivery
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
- C-section
- Surgical Birth
- Cesarean Section
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
- O82: Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
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:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
- Cesarean Delivery
- Prior Cesarean Section
- Uterine Scar from C-section
- C-section History in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Fetal Stress During Childbirth
- Childbirth Problems
- Fetal distress during labor
- Baby stress during delivery
- Unspecified fetal complication in birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- O779: Labor and delivery complicated by fetal stress, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Broken Hip Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
What procedures does Dr. Rafizadeh perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Rafizadeh 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. Rafizadeh. 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:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Rafizadeh accept my insurance?
Dr. Rafizadeh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 303-7496 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rafizadeh accept in Tarzana, CA?
Dr. Rafizadeh in Tarzana, 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
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Healthcare Advantage
Heritage Health
Medicaid
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
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Where is Dr. Rafizadeh's office located?
What is Dr. Rafizadeh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rafizadeh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992239792.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rafizadeh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rafizadeh
What is Dr. Sassan Rafizadeh's specialty?
Dr. Rafizadeh is a Anesthesiologist near Tarzana, CA. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Rafizadeh to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sassan Rafizadeh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rafizadeh is affiliated with Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Huntington Hospital (Pasadena, CA), Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Providence Saint John's Health Center, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital 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 Sassan Rafizadeh accepting new patients in Tarzana, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sassan Rafizadeh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sassan Rafizadeh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rafizadeh's office at (310) 303-7496 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sassan Rafizadeh?
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