Dr. Sassan Rafizadeh, MD, PHD
Anesthesiologist
,Critical Care Anesthesiologist
,Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist
Tarzana, CA
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 Medicare 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 an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Rafizadeh typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified 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
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Rafizadeh typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including 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:
- Bilateral Thoracic Fascial Plane Block for Pain
- Chest Wall Nerve Block
- Thoracic Pain Injection (Bilateral)
- Fascial Plane Block for Chest Pain
CPT Codes:
- 64468: Thoracic Fascial Plane Block, Bilateral; By Injection(S), 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 Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
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.
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, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center 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?
Please contact Dr. Rafizadeh's office at (310) 303-7496 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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