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Dr. Hamid Salehi, MD

Mission Viejo, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Salehi, Neurologist in Mission Viejo, CA?

    Dr. Hamid Salehi, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Mission Viejo, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Salehi graduated from Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS) and completed his residency at Montefiore Med Center. Dr. Salehi is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salehi’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. Salehi’s office at (949) 364-9054.

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

    • Residency: Montefiore Med Center | Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Montefiore) Program

    • Medical School: Iran University Of Med Science Tehran Iran | Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS)

    Is Dr. Salehi board certified in Neurologist?

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

    What languages does Dr. Salehi speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Salehi treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Salehi 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. Salehi. 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:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Disorientation
    • Delirium
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Mental Confusion
    • Loss of Bearings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R410: Disorientation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dementia Due to Other Condition
    • Dementia
    • Secondary dementia
    • Dementia from other medical causes
    • Cognitive decline from underlying disease
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0280: Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Cognitive and Awareness Problems
    • Mental Disorder
    • Mental Function Issues
    • Thinking Problems
    • Awareness Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R251: Tremor, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Convulsions
    • Epileptic events
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4089: Other seizures

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
    • Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
    • Unknown cause nerve damage
    • Peripheral dysautonomia
    • Autonomic neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9009: Other idiopathic peripheral autonomic neuropathy

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Does Dr. Salehi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Salehi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 364-9054 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Salehi accept in Mission Viejo, CA?

    Dr. Salehi in Mission Viejo, 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

    • CalOptima

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • OptumRx

    • St. Joseph Health System (CA)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Salehi's office located?

    Dr. Hamid Salehi's Primary Practice

    26691 Plaza Ste 235

    Mission Viejo, CA 92691

    (949) 364-9054

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    Dr. Hamid Salehi's Practice 2

    26671 Aliso Creek Rd Ste 205

    Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

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

    Dr. Salehi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992733257.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salehi?

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

    What is Dr. Hamid Salehi's specialty?

    Dr. Salehi is a Neurologist near Mission Viejo, 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. Hamid Salehi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Salehi is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, Torrance Memorial 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 Hamid Salehi accepting new patients in Mission Viejo, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Hamid Salehi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Hamid Salehi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Salehi's office at (949) 364-9054 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Hamid Salehi?

    Please contact Dr. Salehi's office at (949) 364-9054 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Hamid Salehi have?

    Dr. Hamid Salehi is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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