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23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pourshahmir, Surgeon in Encino, CA?
Dr. Mohammad Pourshahmir, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Encino, CA. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board of Surgery. Dr. Pourshahmir completed his residency at Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, General Surgery. Dr. Pourshahmir is fluent in English, French, and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pourshahmir’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pourshahmir’s office at (818) 783-7277.
Where did Dr. Pourshahmir go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, General Surgery
Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc
Is Dr. Pourshahmir board certified in Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Mohammad Pourshahmir, MD is board certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery , American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Pourshahmir speak?
Dr. Pourshahmir and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Pourshahmir treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Pourshahmir 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. Pourshahmir. 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:
- Hemorrhoids
- Second Degree Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
- Perianal Blood Clot
- Anal Disorder
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
- Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
- Grade 2 hemorrhoids
- Moderate hemorrhoids
- Anal skin tags
- Perianal skin tags
- Leftover hemorrhoid skin
- Thrombosed Hemorrhoid
- External Hemorrhoid Clot
- Blood Clot near Anus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
- K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
- K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
- K645: Perianal venous thrombosis
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula
- Acute Anal Fissure
- Anal Spasm
- Anal Disorder
- Fistulas
- Perianal Fistula
- Fistula-in-Ano
- Abnormal Anal Tract
- Tear in Anus
- Fresh Anal Tear
- Acute Rectal Fissure
- Rectal Spasm
- Proctalgia Fugax
- Anal Muscle Spasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- K603: Anal fistula
- K600: Acute anal fissure
- K594: Anal spasm
Also known as:
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula
- Perianal Fistula
- Fistula in Anus
- Rectal Fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6030: Anal fistula, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Tear
- Fissure in Anus
- Perianal Fissure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K602: Anal fissure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anal Abscess
- Abscess
- Anal Disorder
- Perianal Abscess
- Pus Pocket near Anus
- Anal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K610: Anal abscess
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
Also known as:
- Other Anal and Rectal Condition
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Proctitis
- Anal Disorders
- Rectal Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- History of rectal or anal cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Past rectal cancer
- Anal cancer survivor
- Previous rectosigmoid malignancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85048: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of rectum, rectosigmoid junction, and anus
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intestine Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Bowel Diverticula
- Bowel Diverticular Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5792: Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Wart
- Warts
- Skin growth
- Common wart
- Verruca
ICD-10 Codes:
- B079: Viral wart, unspecified
Also known as:
- Complete Bowel Incontinence
- Bowel Incontinence
- Full fecal incontinence
- Total loss of bowel control
- Severe accidental bowel leakage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R159: Full incontinence of feces
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Cyst with Abscess
- Abscess
- Tailbone Disorder
- Infected Tailbone Cyst
- Sacrococcygeal Abscess
- Tailbone Abscess
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0501: Pilonidal cyst with abscess
What procedures does Dr. Pourshahmir perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Pourshahmir 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. Pourshahmir. 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:
- Anoscopy (Diagnostic)
- Anoscopy
- Anal Canal Exam
- Rectal Scope Exam
- Anus Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 46600: Anoscopy; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoid Injection (Sclerotherapy)
- Sclerosing Injection for Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoid Shrinking Injection
- Internal Hemorrhoid Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 46500: Injection of sclerosing solution, hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
- Diagnostic Proctosigmoidoscopy
- Rectal and Lower Colon Scope
- Rigid Sigmoidoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 45300: Proctosigmoidoscopy, rigid; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Rectal Tumor
- Transanal Rectal Tumor Excision
- Partial Thickness Rectal Tumor Removal
- Rectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45171: Excision of rectal tumor, transanal approach; not including muscularis propria (ie, partial thickness)
Also known as:
- Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
- Piles Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoid Removal Surgery
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Piles Surgery
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Excision
- Fistulectomy
- Fissurectomy
CPT Codes:
- 46255: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, single column/group;
- 46262: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups; with fistulectomy, including fissurectomy, when performed
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula Surgery
- Fistulectomy
- Fistulotomy
- Perianal Fistula Repair
CPT Codes:
- 46270: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); subcutaneous
Also known as:
- Anal Lesion Excision
- Removal of Anal Warts
- Surgical Excision of Anal Lesions
- Anus Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 46922: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; surgical excision
Also known as:
- Anoscopy with Dilation
- Anoscopy
- Anal Canal Exam with Widening
- Rectal Exam with Dilation
- Anorectal Scope with Balloon Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 46604: Anoscopy; with dilation (eg, balloon, guide wire, bougie)
Also known as:
- Drainage of Rectal Abscess
- Ischiorectal Abscess Drainage
- Perirectal Abscess Incision
- Rectal Abscess Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46040: Incision and drainage of ischiorectal and/or perirectal abscess (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
Does Dr. Pourshahmir accept my insurance?
Dr. Pourshahmir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 783-7277 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pourshahmir accept in Encino, CA?
Dr. Pourshahmir in Encino, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Heritage Health
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Where is Dr. Pourshahmir's office located?
Dr. Mohammad Pourshahmir's Primary Practice
5353 Balboa Blvd Ste 201
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 783-7277
What is Dr. Pourshahmir's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pourshahmir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437187028.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pourshahmir?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pourshahmir
What is Dr. Mohammad Pourshahmir's specialty?
Dr. Pourshahmir is a Surgeon near Encino, CA. 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. Pourshahmir to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mohammad Pourshahmir affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pourshahmir is affiliated with Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Adventist Health Glendale, Providence Holy Cross 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 Mohammad Pourshahmir accepting new patients in Encino, CA?
Yes, Dr. Mohammad Pourshahmir is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mohammad Pourshahmir offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pourshahmir's office at (818) 783-7277 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mohammad Pourshahmir?
Please contact Dr. Pourshahmir's office at (818) 783-7277 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mohammad Pourshahmir have?
Dr. Mohammad Pourshahmir is certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board of Surgery.
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