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Dr. Varand Ghazikhanian, MD

Woodland Hills, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ghazikhanian, Diagnostic Radiologist in Woodland Hills, CA?

    Dr. Varand Ghazikhanian, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Woodland Hills, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ghazikhanian graduated from New York Medical College. Dr. Ghazikhanian is fluent in English and Armenian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghazikhanian’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. Ghazikhanian’s office at (818) 435-1400.

    Where did Dr. Ghazikhanian go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: New York Medical College

    What languages does Dr. Ghazikhanian speak?

    Dr. Ghazikhanian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Armenian

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ghazikhanian treat?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Ghazikhanian 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. Ghazikhanian. 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:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Both Hips
    • Osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the right hand
    • Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Bilateral Hip Arthritis
    • Primary Degenerative Hip Disease
    • Both Hips Arthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Hand Arthritis
    • Ankle Arthritis
    • Foot Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M160: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip
    • M19071: Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
    • M19042: Primary osteoarthritis, left hand
    • M19072: Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25562: Pain in left knee
    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Having a Right Artificial Hip Joint
    • Having a Left Artificial Hip Joint
    • Hip Replacement
    • Right hip replacement
    • Right hip prosthesis
    • Artificial right hip
    • Left hip replacement
    • Left hip prosthesis
    • Artificial left hip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96641: Presence of right artificial hip joint
    • Z96642: Presence of left artificial hip joint

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Left Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort
    • Sore Left Shoulder
    • Left Shoulder Ache
    • Left Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder
    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Other Soft Tissue Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle and connective tissue problems
    • Uncommon soft tissue conditions
    • Various soft tissue ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Left Knee Joint
    • Joint Disorder
    • Swollen Left Knee
    • Left Knee Effusion
    • Water on the Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25462: Effusion, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Right Knee Joint Swelling
    • Joint Disorder
    • Fluid in right knee joint
    • Right knee effusion
    • Swollen right knee joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25461: Effusion, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip

    What procedures does Dr. Ghazikhanian perform?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Ghazikhanian 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. Ghazikhanian. 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:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Ultrasound-Guided Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound
    • Intermediate Joint Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Bursa Injection with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
    • 20606: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Needle Biopsy
    • Deep Bone Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Muscle Biopsy
    • Muscle Tissue Sample
    • Needle Bone Biopsy
    • Trocar Bone Biopsy
    • Vertebral Body Biopsy
    • Femur Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 20206: Biopsy, muscle, percutaneous needle
    • 20225: Biopsy, bone, trocar, or needle; deep (eg, vertebral body, femur)

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthrography Injection
    • Hip Arthrography Injection
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Shoulder MRI Injection
    • Shoulder CT Injection
    • Joint Injection for Imaging
    • Contrast Injection for Shoulder Scan
    • Hip Contrast Injection
    • Arthrography of Hip
    • Hip Joint Dye Injection
    • Hip Joint Imaging Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 23350: Injection procedure for shoulder arthrography or enhanced CT/MRI shoulder arthrography
    • 27093: Injection procedure for hip arthrography; without anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Superficial Bone Biopsy (e.g., Hip, Rib)
    • Biopsy
    • Needle Bone Biopsy
    • Trocar Bone Biopsy
    • Ilium Biopsy
    • Rib Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 20220: Biopsy, bone, trocar, or needle; superficial (eg, ilium, sternum, spinous process, ribs)

    Also known as:

    • PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
    • Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
    • PICC Line Placement
    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Ghazikhanian accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ghazikhanian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 435-1400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ghazikhanian accept in Woodland Hills, CA?

    Dr. Ghazikhanian in Woodland 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ghazikhanian's office located?

    Dr. Varand Ghazikhanian's Primary Practice

    6344 Topanga Canyon Blvd Ste 2040

    Woodland Hills, CA 91367

    (818) 435-1400

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    Dr. Varand Ghazikhanian's Practice 2

    23815 Stuart Ranch Rd # 300

    Malibu, CA 90265

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    Dr. Varand Ghazikhanian's Practice 3

    100 Medical Plz Ste 170

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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    What is Dr. Ghazikhanian's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ghazikhanian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578759395.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghazikhanian?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghazikhanian

    What is Dr. Varand Ghazikhanian's specialty?

    Dr. Ghazikhanian is a Diagnostic Radiologist near Woodland Hills, CA. A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions. Contact Dr. Ghazikhanian to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Varand Ghazikhanian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ghazikhanian is affiliated with UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Saint John's Health Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Robles Regional 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 Varand Ghazikhanian accepting new patients in Woodland Hills, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Varand Ghazikhanian is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Varand Ghazikhanian offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ghazikhanian's office at (818) 435-1400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Varand Ghazikhanian?

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