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Dr. Pejman Shirazy, MD

Encino, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shirazy, Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist in Encino, CA?

    Dr. Pejman Shirazy, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Encino, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Shirazy graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Va Greater La Hlthcare Sys, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Brooklyn Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shirazy is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shirazy’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shirazy’s office at (818) 789-3964.

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

    • Residency: Va Greater La Hlthcare Sys, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Brooklyn Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    • Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Shirazy speak?

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

    • English

    • Hebrew

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Shirazy treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Shirazy 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. Shirazy. 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:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
    • Lower Back Spinal Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbosacral Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
    • M47896: Other spondylosis, lumbar region

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dystonia
    • Muscle Spasm Disorder
    • Involuntary Muscle Contractions
    • Movement Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G248: Other dystonia

    What procedures does Dr. Shirazy perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Shirazy 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. Shirazy. 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:

    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections
    • Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Nerve Root Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
    • 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level
    • 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
    • 64479: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, single level

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
    • Lumbar Facet Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64636: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • Spinal Joint Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64491: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Knee Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
    • Genicular Nerve Block
    • Knee Pain Steroid Injection
    • Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
    • Sacral Facet Nerve Block
    • Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
    • Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
    • SCS Implantation
    • Back Pain Stimulator Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
    • Epidural neurostimulator placement
    • Percutaneous spinal stimulator
    • SCS implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Ablation for Neck or Upper Back Pain
    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Neck
    • Cervical Facet Denervation
    • Thoracic Facet Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64633: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, single facet joint

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Neck/Mid-Back)
    • Radiofrequency Ablation Facet Joint
    • Cervical Facet Nerve Destruction
    • Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
    • Spine Nerve Ablation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64634: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Neurostimulator Device Implantation (Peripheral, Sacral, or Gastric)
    • Nerve Stimulator Implant
    • Sacral Neuromodulation Device
    • Gastric Stimulator Placement
    • Peripheral Nerve Stimulator

    CPT Codes:

    • 64590: Insertion or replacement of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Implantation
    • Percutaneous Nerve Stimulator Placement
    • Electrode Array Implantation (Peripheral Nerve)
    • Nerve Pain Stimulator

    CPT Codes:

    • 64555: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; peripheral nerve (excludes sacral nerve)

    Also known as:

    • Cervical or Thoracic Transforaminal Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI)
    • Cervical nerve root block
    • Thoracic nerve block with fluoroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 64480: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Genicular Nerve Block for Knee Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Knee Nerve Ablation
    • Genicular Nerve Neurolysis
    • Nerve Destruction for Knee Pain
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64624: Destruction by neurolytic agent, genicular nerve branches including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Hip Arthrography Injection
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Hip Contrast Injection
    • Arthrography of Hip
    • Hip Joint Dye Injection
    • Hip Joint Imaging Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 27093: Injection procedure for hip arthrography; without anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Joint Tap
    • Bursa Fluid Removal
    • Small Joint Injection
    • Arthrocentesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Bursa Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Does Dr. Shirazy accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shirazy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 789-3964 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shirazy accept in Encino, CA?

    Dr. Shirazy in Encino, 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

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

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    Where is Dr. Shirazy's office located?

    Dr. Pejman Shirazy's Primary Practice

    16952 Ventura Blvd

    Encino, CA 91316

    (818) 789-3964

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    Dr. Pejman Shirazy's Practice 2

    5757 Wilshire Blvd Ste 490

    Los Angeles, CA 90036

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

    Dr. Shirazy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669470068.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shirazy?

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

    What is Dr. Pejman Shirazy's specialty?

    Dr. Shirazy is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist near Encino, CA. A physiatrist specializing in Pain Medicine evaluates and treats patients with acute or chronic pain, including pain associated with cancer, in both hospital and outpatient settings. They also collaborate with other specialists to coordinate comprehensive care tailored to the patient’s needs. Contact Dr. Shirazy to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Pejman Shirazy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shirazy is affiliated with Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Pejman Shirazy accepting new patients in Encino, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Pejman Shirazy is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Pejman Shirazy offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shirazy's office at (818) 789-3964 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Pejman Shirazy?

    Please contact Dr. Shirazy's office at (818) 789-3964 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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