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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Sarani, Surgeon in Washington, DC?
Dr. Babak Sarani, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Sarani graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed his residency at George Washington University. Dr. Sarani is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sarani’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sarani’s office at (202) 677-6219.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Sarani?
Dr. Babak Sarani, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Sarani empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hospital Medicine, Trauma/Critical Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Washington/DC community, Dr. Sarani is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Sarani go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: George Washington University
Medical School: Mechanical Engineering
Is Dr. Sarani board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Babak Sarani, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Sarani speak?
Dr. Sarani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Sarani treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Sarani 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. Sarani. 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:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Brain Injury with Unknown Loss of Consciousness
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Head Injury with Unclear Fainting
- Brain Trauma with Undetermined LOC
- Unspecified Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S069XAA: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
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:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Intestinal Perforation
- Colonic Disease
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Bowel Perforation
- Hole in Intestine
- Ruptured Bowel
ICD-10 Codes:
- K631: Perforation of intestine (nontraumatic)
Also known as:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Intestinal Fistula
- Colonic Disease
- Fistulas
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Bowel fistula
- Enteric fistula
- Abdominal fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
- K632: Fistula of intestine
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple rib fractures
- Rib cage injury
- Severe rib injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2241XD: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does Dr. Sarani perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Sarani 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. Sarani. 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:
- Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
- PEG Tube Placement
- Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
- EGD with Feeding Tube
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Small Intestine Resection
- Enterectomy
- Bowel resection
- Small bowel removal
- Intestinal surgery
CPT Codes:
- 44120: Enterectomy, resection of small intestine; single resection and anastomosis
Also known as:
- Reopening of Recent Abdominal Surgery
- Laparotomy Reopening
- Abdominal Incision Re-exploration
- Post-Surgical Abdominal Re-entry
CPT Codes:
- 49002: Reopening of recent laparotomy
Also known as:
- Planned Tracheostomy
- Tracheotomy
- Surgical Airway Creation
- Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
- Neck Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);
Does Dr. Sarani accept my insurance?
Dr. Sarani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 677-6219 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sarani accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Sarani in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Express Scripts
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sarani's office located?
Dr. Babak Sarani's Primary Practice
2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW Ste 6B
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 677-6219
What is Dr. Sarani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sarani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942246814.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sarani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sarani
What is Dr. Babak Sarani's specialty?
Dr. Sarani is a Surgeon near Washington, DC. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Sarani to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Babak Sarani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Sarani is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: George Washington University Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Babak Sarani accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Babak Sarani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Babak Sarani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sarani's office at (202) 677-6219 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Babak Sarani?
Please contact Dr. Sarani's office at (202) 677-6219 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Babak Sarani have?
Dr. Babak Sarani is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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