51 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shahangian, Specialist in Santa Ana, CA?
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 a Specialist like Dr. Shahangian typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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
What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Shahangian typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
HealthRight Group
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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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
What hospitals are Dr. Shahangian affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shahangian has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Shahangian's NPI number?A 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