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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ghiassi, Critical Care Internist in Laguna Hills, CA?
Dr. Kia Ghiassi, DO is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Laguna Hills, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ghiassi is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghiassi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghiassi’s office at (949) 354-3672.
What languages does Dr. Ghiassi speak?
Dr. Ghiassi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ghiassi treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Ghiassi 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. Ghiassi. 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 Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
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
What procedures does Dr. Ghiassi perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Ghiassi 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. Ghiassi. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Does Dr. Ghiassi accept my insurance?
Dr. Ghiassi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 354-3672 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ghiassi accept in Laguna Hills, CA?
Dr. Ghiassi in Laguna Hills, 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
CalOptima
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
OptumRx
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
State of California
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ghiassi's office located?
Dr. Kia Ghiassi's Primary Practice
24422 Avenida de la Carlota Ste 275
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 354-3672
Dr. Kia Ghiassi's Practice 2
4234 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 230
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 781-3672
What is Dr. Ghiassi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ghiassi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861887077.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghiassi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghiassi
What is Dr. Kia Ghiassi's specialty?
Dr. Ghiassi is a Critical Care Internist near Laguna Hills, CA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Ghiassi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kia Ghiassi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ghiassi is affiliated with St. Joseph Healthcare - Bangor, ME, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, City of Hope - Duarte Cancer Center, UCI Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Kia Ghiassi accepting new patients in Laguna Hills, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kia Ghiassi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kia Ghiassi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ghiassi's office at (949) 354-3672 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kia Ghiassi?
Please contact Dr. Ghiassi's office at (949) 354-3672 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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