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Dr. Reza Sharafi, MD

Downey, CA

Accepting patients
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sharafi, Internist in Downey, CA?

    Dr. Reza Sharafi, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Downey, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sharafi is fluent in English, Persian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sharafi’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. Sharafi’s office at (562) 922-2020.

    What languages does Dr. Sharafi speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Sharafi treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Sharafi 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. Sharafi. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Heart Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • COPD Flare-Up
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, 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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • 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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Wound Dressing Change or Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-surgical dressing care
    • Wound care visit
    • Dressing replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing

    Which procedures does Dr. Sharafi perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Reza Sharafi may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sharafi's office.

    Does Dr. Sharafi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sharafi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 922-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sharafi accept in Downey, CA?

    Dr. Sharafi in Downey, 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

    • Altamed Health Services

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • HealthSmart

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Sharafi's office located?

    Dr. Reza Sharafi also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Reza Sharafi's Primary Practice

    11544 Downey Ave

    Downey, CA 90241

    (562) 922-2020

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    Dr. Reza Sharafi's Practice 2

    16453 Colorado Ave

    Paramount, CA 90723

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    Dr. Reza Sharafi's Practice 3

    8558 Rosecrans Ave

    Paramount, CA 90723

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Reza Sharafi?

    Dr. Sharafi has appointments available at his Downey, CA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Sharafi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336199660.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sharafi?

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

    What is Dr. Reza Sharafi's specialty?

    Dr. Sharafi is a Internist near Downey, CA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Sharafi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Reza Sharafi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sharafi is affiliated with Uci 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Reza Sharafi accepting new patients in Downey, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Reza Sharafi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Reza Sharafi offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sharafi, or call (562) 922-2020 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Reza Sharafi?

    Yes, Dr. Sharafi offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Sharafi, or call (562) 922-2020 for more information.

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