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Dr. Nehzat Nikakhtar, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Paramount, CA

48 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Nikakhtar, Family Medicine Specialist in Paramount, CA?

    Dr. Nehzat Nikakhtar, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Paramount, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 48 years. Dr. Nikakhtar completed her residency at Western Pennsylvania Hosp, General Surgery; Deaconess Hosp, General Surgery; Norton Mem Infirmary, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Nikakhtar is fluent in English, Persian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nikakhtar’s office at (562) 630-1220.

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

    • Residency: Western Pennsylvania Hosp, General Surgery; Deaconess Hosp, General Surgery; Norton Mem Infirmary, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: Teheran University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Nikakhtar speak?

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

    • English
    • Persian
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nikakhtar typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nikakhtar 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. Nikakhtar. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Obesity
    • Severe Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity
    • High Body Mass Index

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E663: Overweight
    • E669: Obesity, unspecified
    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
    • Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult

    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:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Weight
    • Weight Management Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6829: Body mass index [BMI] 29.0-29.9, adult

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nikakhtar typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nehzat Nikakhtar may include:

    Please contact Dr. Nikakhtar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Nikakhtar accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Nikakhtar's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Nikakhtar's office located?

    Dr. Nehzat Nikakhtar's Primary Practice

    16444 Paramount Blvd Ste 101

    Paramount, CA 90723

    (562) 630-1220

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    Dr. Nehzat Nikakhtar's Practice 2

    3444 Whittier Blvd Ste A

    Los Angeles, CA 90023

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

    Dr. Nikakhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427062348.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nikakhtar?

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

    What is Dr. Nehzat Nikakhtar's specialty?

    Dr. Nikakhtar is a Family Medicine Specialist near Paramount, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Nehzat Nikakhtar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Nikakhtar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Nehzat Nikakhtar accepting new patients in Paramount, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nehzat Nikakhtar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nehzat Nikakhtar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nikakhtar's office at (562) 630-1220 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nehzat Nikakhtar?

    Please contact Dr. Nikakhtar's office at (562) 630-1220 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Nikakhtar's office located?

    Dr. Nikakhtar's offices are located in Paramount, CA and Los Angeles, CA.