Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akhavan Tafti, Diagnostic Radiologist in Hanford, CA?
Dr. Bashir Akhavan Tafti, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Hanford, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Akhavan Tafti is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akhavan Tafti’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akhavan Tafti’s office at (310) 267-8796.
What languages does Dr. Akhavan Tafti speak?
Dr. Akhavan Tafti and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Akhavan Tafti typically treat?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Akhavan Tafti 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. Akhavan Tafti. 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.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Akhavan Tafti typically perform?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Akhavan Tafti 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. Akhavan Tafti. 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.
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
- Tunneled central line placement
- Central venous access device insertion
- Hickman catheter insertion
- Broviac catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Replacement
- Tunneled Catheter Exchange
- Central Line Replacement
- IV Catheter Change
CPT Codes:
- 36581: Replacement, complete, of a tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump, through same venous access
Also known as:
- Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Also known as:
- Dialysis Access Check and Imaging
- Dialysis Circuit Angiography
- Fistula/Graft Evaluation
- Dialysis Access Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 36901: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report;
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Does Dr. Akhavan Tafti accept my insurance?
Dr. Akhavan Tafti accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 267-8796 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akhavan Tafti accept in Hanford, CA?
Dr. Akhavan Tafti in Hanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bright Health
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
GEMCare
Humana
Managed Care of America
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Akhavan Tafti's office located?
Dr. Bashir Akhavan Tafti's Primary Practice
125 Mall Dr Ste 305
Hanford, CA 93230
(310) 267-8796
What hospitals are Dr. Akhavan Tafti affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Akhavan Tafti has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Mercy Hospital Downtown,Bakersfield, CA
Gold Standard Top Hospital

Ranked Colon Surgery

Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked Colon Surgery
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital,Bakersfield, CA
Ranked Hysterectomy

Ranked Hysterectomy
Kaweah Health Medical Center,Visalia, CA
Ranked Orthopaedic Surgery

Ranked Spine Surgery

Ranked Orthopaedic Surgery
Ranked Spine Surgery
Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno,Fresno, CA
Ranked Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG)

Ranked Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG)
Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center,Panorama City, CA
Ranked Cancer Surgery

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center,Fresno, CA
Ranked ObGyn Surgery

Ranked C-section surgery

Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery