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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Telehealth
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zahed, Internist in Irvine, CA?
Dr. Shahab Zahed, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Irvine, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Zahed is fluent in English, Persian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zahed’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zahed’s office at (855) 206-6764.
Where did Dr. Zahed go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Shiraz Univ of Med Sci, Shiraz, Iran
Is Dr. Zahed board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Shahab Zahed, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Zahed speak?
Dr. Zahed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Zahed typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Zahed 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. Zahed. 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:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Zahed typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Shahab Zahed may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Zahed's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Zahed accept my insurance?
Dr. Zahed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (855) 206-6764 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zahed accept in Irvine, CA?
Dr. Zahed in Irvine, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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What is Dr. Zahed's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zahed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780690131.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zahed?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zahed
What is Dr. Shahab Zahed's specialty?
Dr. Zahed is a Internist near Irvine, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Shahab Zahed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zahed is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shahab Zahed accepting new patients in Irvine, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shahab Zahed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shahab Zahed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zahed's office at (855) 206-6764 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shahab Zahed?
Please contact Dr. Zahed's office at (855) 206-6764 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shahab Zahed have?
Dr. Shahab Zahed is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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