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Dr. Michael Shahangian, MD

Santa Ana, CA

51 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shahangian, Specialist in Santa Ana, CA?

    Dr. Michael Shahangian, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Ana, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 51 years. Dr. Shahangian graduated from New Jersey College of Dentistry and completed his residency at Cook County Hospital Program. Dr. Shahangian is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shahangian’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shahangian’s office at (760) 446-0642.

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

    • Residency: Cook County Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Tehran School Of Medical Sciences | New Jersey College of Dentistry

    What languages does Dr. Shahangian speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Shahangian treat?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Shahangian 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. Shahangian. 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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in Leg
    • Deep Vein Thrombosis
    • DVT
    • Blood Clot in Leg Vein
    • Lower Extremity DVT

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I82409: Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of unspecified lower extremity

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Shahangian perform?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Shahangian 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. Shahangian. 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:

    • Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
    • Thoracentesis
    • Pleural Fluid Aspiration
    • Lung Tap
    • Fluid Drainage from Chest

    CPT Codes:

    • 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Lung Fluid Drainage with Catheter
    • Percutaneous Pleural Drainage
    • Chest Tube Insertion
    • Imaging-Guided Pleural Drain

    CPT Codes:

    • 32557: Pleural drainage, percutaneous, with insertion of indwelling catheter; with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Tunneled central line placement
    • Central venous access device insertion
    • Hickman catheter insertion
    • Broviac catheter insertion
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Drainage Tube Placement
    • Percutaneous Nephrostomy
    • Nephrostomy Catheter Insertion
    • Kidney Drainage Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 50432: Placement of nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation

    Does Dr. Shahangian accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shahangian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 446-0642 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shahangian accept in Santa Ana, CA?

    Dr. Shahangian in Santa Ana, 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Scan Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Shahangian's office located?

    Dr. Michael Shahangian's Primary Practice

    2701 S Bristol St

    Santa Ana, CA 92704

    (760) 446-0642

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    Dr. Michael Shahangian's Practice 2

    17772 Beach Blvd

    Huntington Beach, CA 92647

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    Dr. Michael Shahangian's Practice 3

    7901 Walker St

    La Palma, CA 90623

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

    Dr. Shahangian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437188604.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shahangian?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Shahangian's specialty?

    Dr. Shahangian is a Specialist near Santa Ana, CA. Contact Dr. Shahangian to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Shahangian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shahangian is affiliated with UCI Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center, Orange County Global Medical Center, UCI Health - Fountain Valley 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 Michael Shahangian accepting new patients in Santa Ana, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Shahangian is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Shahangian offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shahangian's office at (760) 446-0642 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Shahangian?

    Please contact Dr. Shahangian's office at (760) 446-0642 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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