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Dr. Nastaran Rafiei, MD

Los Angeles, CA

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rafiei, Neurologist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Nastaran Rafiei, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Rafiei is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rafiei’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rafiei’s office at (310) 825-2937.

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

    • Medical School: Teheran University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Rafiei board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Nastaran Rafiei, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Rafiei speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Rafiei treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Rafiei 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. Rafiei. 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:

    • Migraine
    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
    • G20: Parkinson's disease

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Tremor
    • Shaking
    • Involuntary Shaking
    • Essential Tremor
    • Parkinsonian Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R251: Tremor, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
    • Vaccine Refusal
    • Patient Declined Vaccination
    • Unvaccinated by Choice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason

    Also known as:

    • Other Skin Sensation Problems
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Abnormal Skin Sensations
    • Unusual Skin Feelings
    • Disturbed Skin Sensation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R208: Other disturbances of skin sensation

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Mini-Stroke
    • Stroke
    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • TIA
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits

    What procedures does Dr. Rafiei perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Rafiei 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. Rafiei. 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:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia

    CPT Codes:

    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve

    Does Dr. Rafiei accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rafiei accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-2937 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rafiei accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Rafiei in Los Angeles, 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Rafiei's office located?

    Dr. Nastaran Rafiei's Primary Practice

    300 Medical Plz Ste B-200

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

    (310) 825-2937

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    Dr. Nastaran Rafiei's Practice 2

    14445 Olive View Dr Ste 2C136

    Sylmar, CA 91342

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    Dr. Nastaran Rafiei's Practice 3

    8001 Ventura Canyon Ave

    Panorama City, CA 91402

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

    Dr. Rafiei's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649459850.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rafiei?

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

    What is Dr. Nastaran Rafiei's specialty?

    Dr. Rafiei is a Neurologist near Los Angeles, CA.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. Nastaran Rafiei affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rafiei is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Nastaran Rafiei accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nastaran Rafiei is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nastaran Rafiei offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rafiei's office at (310) 825-2937 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nastaran Rafiei?

    Please contact Dr. Rafiei's office at (310) 825-2937 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nastaran Rafiei have?

    Dr. Nastaran Rafiei is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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